Acetic Acid Solution

Acetic Acid Solution is used for:

Preventing bladder infections from indwelling urinary catheters.

Acetic Acid Solution is an antibacterial solution. It works by lowering the pH in the bladder, which prevents certain bacteria from growing.

Do NOT use Acetic Acid Solution if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Acetic Acid Solution

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Acetic Acid Solution:

Some medical conditions may interact with Acetic Acid Solution. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have severe heart, lung, or kidney disease
• if you have lesions in the bladder

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Acetic Acid Solution. Because little, if any, of Acetic Acid Solution is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Acetic Acid Solution may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Acetic Acid Solution:

Use Acetic Acid Solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Acetic Acid Solution is usually administered at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you are using Acetic Acid Solution at home, carefully follow the procedures taught to you by your health care provider.
• If Acetic Acid Solution contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
• After opening, use Acetic Acid Solution promptly to prevent contamination. Do not save open containers of Acetic Acid Solution for later use.
• If you miss a dose of Acetic Acid Solution, contact your doctor right away.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Acetic Acid Solution.

Important safety information:

• Never inject Acetic Acid Solution into a vein.
• Acetic Acid Solution may be harmful if swallowed. If you or someone you know may have taken Acetic Acid Solution by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Acetic Acid Solution.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Acetic Acid Solution during pregnancy. It is unknown if Acetic Acid Solution is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Acetic Acid Solution, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Acetic Acid Solution:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately.

Store Acetic Acid Solution at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Acetic Acid Solution out of the reach of children and pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Acetic Acid Solution, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Acetic Acid Solution is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is summary only. It does not contain all information about Acetic Acid Solution. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.