Acetic acid
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Dosing in kidney impairment
This label has no separate kidney-impairment dosing section. Check warnings and clinical pharmacology in the full label.
Preparation and administration
Some additives may be incompatible. Consult with pharmacist. When introducing additives, use aseptic techniques. Mix thoroughly. Do not store. This drug product should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS 0.25% Acetic Acid Irrigation USP is not for injection. This solution is contraindicated for irrigation during transurethral surgical procedures.
Safety data
Reported adverse events (FAERS)
Liver injury (LiverTox)
LiverTox has no chapter for acetic acid. Check the label's hepatic warnings.
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with 0.25% Acetic Acid Irrigation USP. It is also not known whether 0.25% Acetic Acid Irrigation USP can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. 0.25% Acetic Acid Irrigation USP should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Lactation
Nursing Mothers Caution should be exercised when 0.25% Acetic Acid Irrigation USP is administered to a nursing woman.
For breastfeeding, also see LactMed (National Library of Medicine), which summarizes milk levels and infant effects.
Supply and cost
Drug shortage status
Recalls (last 24 months)
Therapeutic equivalence (Orange Book)
Price ladder
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