Denatonium ethanol has been denatured using denatonium benzoate. The common name for this chemical, "denat"onium, alludes to this application. Denatonium is commonly included in placebo medications used in clinical trials to match the bitter taste of certain medications. Denatonium also discourages consumption of harmful alcohols like methanol, and additives like ethylene glycol. Denatonium is used in rubbing alcohol as an inactive ingredient. It is also added to many kinds of harmful liquids including solvents (such as nail polish remover), paints, varnishes, toiletries and other personal care items, special nail polish for preventing nail biting, and various other household products. It is
Antipyrine and benzocaine ear drops Antipyrine and benzocaine ear drops Antipyrine and benzocaine ear drops is a medication for the treatment of ear pain caused by otitis media. It combines antipyrine, a pain reliever, benzocaine, a numbing agent to treat ear pain, and hydroxyquinoline sulfate, an antiseptic. It is sold as Auralgan, Aurodex, Auroto, among other brands, and is abbreviated as A/B otic drops. A/B otic drops is indicated for ear pain caused by otitis media. It is used every 2–3 hours as needed for pain. A/B otic drops is also indicated for the removal of excessive or impacted cerumen. To clear cerumen, it is