It helps to clear your ear if it is blocked with wax by softening it and breaking it up.
It is usually best to use these drops before a bath or shower so the ears can be washed after use.
Therapeutic Indications Of Dewax Ear Drops
It is used to help remove ear wax in adults, and the elderly. It may also be used for children only on medical advice
Earwax is a normal build-up of dead cells, hair, foreign material
such as dust, and natural wax which forms a protective coating on the
skin in the ear canal. The quantity of earwax produced varies greatly
from person to person.
Method Of Administration Of Dewax Ear Drops
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Fill the dropper from the bottle.
Tilt your head to one side.
Gently drip the drops into your blocked ear until it is full.
Place a cotton wool plug in the ear.
The best time to do this is before you go to bed.
Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor\'s or pharmacist\'s instructions.
If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.
Undesirable Side Effects Of Dewax Ear Drops
Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:
Transient irritation
Dizziness, reduced hearing ability, or ear discomfort
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Dewax Ear Drops
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or
are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice
before taking this medicine.
Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding
Advice To Reduce Ear Wax
The presence of some earwax is normal. Earwax protects your inner
ear from debris, such as bacteria and dust. However, an increase in
earwax may affect hearing
Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Dewax Ear Drops
Before you use this medicine talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine.
If you have a perforated eardrum (a hole in your eardrum)
If your ear is sore or inflamed
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently
taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter
non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements,
vitamins, and supplements.
Storage Conditions Of Dewax Ear Drops
Store below 25°c
Don’t refrigerate the unopened container
Not to be used for more than 28 days after opening the container, unless otherwise advised by your pharmacist.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on
the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the
month.