Hydrocortisone-Acetic Acid Coupons & Prices

Looking for a hydrocortisone-acetic-acid coupon? This prescription ear drop, sold as an otic (ear) solution that combines acetic acid with hydrocortisone, is available as a low-cost generic in the U.S. The brand versions (VoSol HC, Acetasol HC, and Orlex HC) have been discontinued, but the generic is still made. Cash prices for the same bottle can vary a lot from one pharmacy to the next, so it pays to compare. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price near you, because Rx.com checks prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies to help you find the lowest one.

What is hydrocortisone and acetic acid otic solution and how does it work?

Hydrocortisone and acetic acid otic solution is a combination ear drop that is FDA-approved to treat superficial infections of the external ear canal caused by organisms that are sensitive to acetic acid, when those infections are complicated by inflammation. It is most often used for otitis externa, better known as swimmer's ear. The two ingredients work together: the acetic acid acts against bacteria and fungi in the ear canal, while the hydrocortisone is a mild corticosteroid that calms the redness, itching, and swelling that come with the infection.

Because it pairs an antibacterial and antifungal agent with an anti-inflammatory steroid, this drop can help clear the infection and ease discomfort at the same time. It is for use in the ear only and is not for use in the eyes.

Cost without insurance and how to save

The good news is that the generic hydrocortisone-acetic-acid ear drop is already an inexpensive medication, and no manufacturer savings card is needed. Even so, the cash price for the exact same bottle can differ widely depending on which pharmacy you use, which is exactly why comparing matters. A store a few blocks away may charge quite a bit less than your usual pharmacy for the same prescription.

If you are paying without insurance, or if a cash coupon beats your copay, a free discount can help. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you and to pull up a coupon you can show at the counter. Rx.com compares prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can find the lowest one before you fill.

Related and alternative ear medications

Depending on what is causing your ear problem, your provider may prescribe a different otic medication. Related options include acetic acid otic (the acidifying drop without the added steroid), hydrocortisone on its own, and antibiotic-steroid ear drops such as ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone otic, neomycin, polymyxin B, and hydrocortisone otic, and ofloxacin otic.

These are not interchangeable, and the right choice depends on the type of infection and whether your eardrum is intact. Your provider or pharmacist can tell you which one fits your situation. You can compare cash prices for each on Rx.com by entering your ZIP.

Safety and important precautions

This medication has no boxed warning, but there are important cautions. It should not be used if you have a perforated (ruptured) eardrum, or if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Its safety and effectiveness have not been established in children under 3 years of age. It is for ear use only and must never be put in the eyes. A brief stinging or burning feeling can happen when the drops first go into an inflamed ear.

Stop using the drops and contact your provider if you notice new irritation or signs of an allergic reaction. Using it for a long time can allow non-susceptible bacteria or fungi to overgrow. This information is not medical advice; follow your prescriber's directions and ask your provider or pharmacist any questions about your treatment.