Substance / Medication

Glacial acetic acid

Overview

Active Ingredient
acetic acid
RxNorm CUI
168

Indications

For the treatment of superficial infections of the external auditory canal caused by organisms susceptible to the action of the antimicrobial, complicated by inflammation.

Labeler: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.Updated: 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

Hypersensitivity to hydrocortisone and acetic acid otic solution or any of the ingredients; herpes simplex, vaccinia and varicella. Perforated tympanic membrane is considered a contraindication to the use of any medication in the external ear canal.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

27 trials linked to this intervention

27
Total Trials
4
Recruiting
5
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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A case report of a chemical burn due to the misuse of glacial acetic acid.
Yoo Jun-Ho, Roh Si-Gyun, Lee Nae-Ho et al. · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · 2010
PMID: 20708991Case Report
Techno-Economic Analysis of Producing Glacial Acetic Acid from Poplar Biomass via Bioconversion.
Morales-Vera Rodrigo, Crawford Jordan, Dou Chang et al. · Molecules · 2020
PMID: 32967253OtherFull text (PMC)
Formation and properties of viscoelastic masses made from kafirin by a process of simple coacervation from solution in glacial acetic acid using water.
Elhassan Mohammed S M, Oguntoyinbo Segun I, Taylor Janet et al. · Food Chem · 2018
PMID: 28873577Other
Glacial Acetic Acid Catalyzed Synthesis, Physicochemical and Biological Evaluation of Benzodiazepines as Potent CNS Agents.
Kumar Vipin, Verma Shweta, Kumar Sushil · Cent Nerv Syst Agents Med Chem · 2019
PMID: 30827267Preclinical

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Glacial acetic acid (substance)
SNOMED CT
422082008
UMLS CUI
C0000983
RxNorm CUI
168
Labeler
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 2 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

2
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
27
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.