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antipyrine / benzocaine
Antipyrine/benzocaine is an ear drop used to relieve pain from ear infections. It wasn't approved by the FDA and is no longer available.
Last reviewed on August 1, 2021
What is Antipyrine/benzocaine?
How Antipyrine/benzocaine works
Drug Facts
Common BrandsAuroguard (brand no longer available)
Drug ClassAnalgesic
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
Frequently asked questions about Antipyrine/benzocaine
What is antipyrine/benzocaine?
Antipyrine/benzocaine was an ear drop that was marketed to relieve ear pain caused by ear infections.
Is antipyrine/benzocaine still available?
No, all brand and generic products have been pulled off the market.
Why was antipyrine/benzocaine discontinued?
Antipyrine/benzocaine was not shown to be safe and effective for ear pain. The FDA required that the medication be discontinued.
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Interactions between Antipyrine/benzocaine and other drugs
Antipyrine/benzocaine may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Antipyrine/benzocaine. Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Hyaluronidase
- St John's Wort
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