What is Pramotic: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Pramotic overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Pramotic

Generic Names:

  • Pramotic

Uses:

  • Treats outer ear infections and itchiness caused by bacteria or fungi.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Anesthetic, Local

Forms:

  • Liquid, Drop

How it’s taken:

  • Into the ear

What is Pramotic used for?

What form(s) does Pramotic come in

  • Liquid

  • Drop

What are common Pramotic doses?

  • Bottle 10ML of 1-0.1%

Common Pramotic prescriptions

  • PramOtic
    10ml of 1-0.1% bottle

How to take Pramotic

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Otic routeUse this medicine only in your ear. Do not swallow the medicine, and do not put it in your eyes.

  • Otic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to clean and dry your outer ear and ear canal before using the ear drops.

  • Otic routeYou may warm the drops by holding the unopened bottle in your hands for a few minutes.

  • Otic routeRemove the cap. Do not let the tip of the dropper touch anything, including your ear.

  • Otic routeLie down or tilt your head to the side. For a child, gently pull the child€™s earlobe down and back to straighten the child€™s ear canal. For an adult, gently pull the earlobe up and back to straighten the ear canal.

  • Drop the prescribed number of drops into your ear. Keep your ear tilted up for at least 5 minutes. Repeat on the other ear, if needed.

  • You may be able to use a special gauze ear plug or cotton wick soaked with the medicine in your ear instead of putting the drops directly into your ear. If you need to use a gauze ear plug or wick, your doctor or health caregiver will tell you how to use it, and how long to keep it in your ear. You may need to keep using this medicine after you take the wick or ear plug out of your ear.

  • Otic routeRemove the cap. Do not let the tip of the dropper touch anything, including your ear.

  • Otic routeUse this medicine only in your ear. Do not swallow the medicine, and do not put it in your eyes.

  • You may be able to use a special gauze ear plug or cotton wick soaked with the medicine in your ear instead of putting the drops directly into your ear. If you need to use a gauze ear plug or wick, your doctor or health caregiver will tell you how to use it, and how long to keep it in your ear. You may need to keep using this medicine after you take the wick or ear plug out of your ear.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Otic routeLie down or tilt your head to the side. For a child, gently pull the child€™s earlobe down and back to straighten the child€™s ear canal. For an adult, gently pull the earlobe up and back to straighten the ear canal.

  • Otic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to clean and dry your outer ear and ear canal before using the ear drops.

  • Otic routeYou may warm the drops by holding the unopened bottle in your hands for a few minutes.

  • Drop the prescribed number of drops into your ear. Keep your ear tilted up for at least 5 minutes. Repeat on the other ear, if needed.

What to do if you miss a dose of Pramotic

  • Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Pramotic contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to chloroxylenol or pramoxine, or if you have a condition where this medicine can reach the middle ear, such as a punctured eardrum.

Pramotic warnings

  • This medicine should not be used for longer than 10 days unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have other ear infections.

  • Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

  • Use this medicine only to treat the infection your doctor has prescribed it for. Do not use this medicine for any infection that has not been checked by your doctor.

Pramotic interactions

  • Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

  • This medicine should not be used for longer than 10 days unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

  • Use this medicine only to treat the infection your doctor has prescribed it for. Do not use this medicine for any infection that has not been checked by your doctor.

  • You should not use other ear medicines while using this medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

Pramotic side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Severe pain or burning when you put the drops in your ear.

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