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Ear Wax Removal Drops

CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE - 6.5%

Standard Dose
Directions ​FOR USE IN THE EAR ONLY Remove any hearing aids before use Adults and children over 12 years and over : Tilt head to the side and place 5 to 10 drops into the ear canal Tip of applicator should not enter ear canal. Keep drops in ear for several minutes by keeping head tilted or placing cotton in the ear. Use twice daily for up to 4 days if needed, or as directed by a doctor. Any earwax remaining after treatment may be removed by gently flushing the ear with warm water, using a soft rubber bulb ear syringe. Children under 12 years : Ask a doctor.
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses For occasional use as an aid to soften, loosen and remove excessive ear wax.
Summary

Indications and usage Uses For occasional use as an aid to soften, loosen and remove excessive ear wax.

Dosage and administration Directions ​FOR USE IN THE EAR ONLY Remove any hearing aids before use Adults and children over 12 years and over : Tilt head to the side and place 5 to 10 drops into the ear canal Tip of applicator should not enter ear canal.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses For occasional use as an aid to soften, loosen and remove excessive ear wax. Dosage and administration Directions ​FOR USE IN THE EAR ONLY Remove any hearing aids before use Adults and children over 12 years and over : Tilt head to the side and place 5 to 10 drops into the ear canal Tip of applicator should not enter ear canal. Keep drops in ear for several minutes by keeping head tilted or placing cotton in the ear. Use twice daily for up to 4 days if needed, or as directed by a doctor. Any earwax remaining after treatment may be removed by gently flushing the ear with warm water, using a soft rubber bulb ear syringe. Children under 12 years : Ask a doctor. Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use if you are dizzy if you have ear drainage or discharge, ear pain, irritation or rashin the ear. Consult your doctor. if you have an injury or perforation (hole) of the ear drum or after ear surgery, unless directed by a doctor

Monitoring

  • Warnings Do not use if you are dizzy if you have ear drainage or discharge, ear pain, irritation or rashin the ear.
  • Consult your doctor.
  • if you have an injury or perforation (hole) of the ear drum or after ear surgery, unless directed by a doctor

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.