Otex Olive Oil Ear Drops For Natural, Gentle Removal of Excessive, Hardened Ear Wax. Bottle with Dropper Applicator, 10 ml (Pack of 1)

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Sodium bicarbonate is the chemical found in baking soda. It’s a form of salt that causes dirt and grease to dissolve in water, as well as being brilliant at absorbing odours, so it has all manner of household uses. It also does a great job of softening ear wax, and is recommended by clinicians as a gentle natural alternative if your ear wax problem isn’t too serious. if you have a history of ear problems, unless used under the close supervision of your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. A hard plug of wax can be softened using Otex ear drops. Wax can also be removed by your doctor or practice nurse, by flushing the ear with warm water (syringing). If there is a lot of wax or the wax is very hard, it may need to be softened first and Otex ear drops can also be used for this. You have a history of ear problems, unless used under the close supervision of your doctor or pharmacist Reporting of side effects. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.

Ear soothing sodium bicarbonate ear spray: it softens ear wax and gives instant relief from ear discomfort. it can be applied twice daily up to 7 days. it gently softens and helps remove hardened ear wax. Ear drops are an affordable and effective treatment. A drop or two of specially-formulated liquid, left to work for a few minutes several times a week, is usually enough to make even hardened ear wax disintegrate and come out of your ear naturally – without the need to push foreign objects into your ear canal. And to update: I went to the GP's today and he had a look at both ears. The 'bad' ear had a fairly large amount of wax and that's probably what's causing the problem 99.9%. Very rarely, an unpleasant taste has been reported. Stop using the ear drops immediately if this happens and tell your doctor.

I really hope there's an opening available in the next few days since work was pretty much a nightmare. I need to get this sorted out asap since I could hardly hear what anyone was saying and avoided pretty much everybody for that reason. if any of the side effects get serious or you notice any other side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to urea hydrogen peroxide or any of the other ingredients of Otex listed in Section 6.

Hi guys and thanks for the responses so far. The ear drops in question are indeed olive oil. I've been using them for about 5 days now and sadly there's been no improvement. I've also realised they're within the expiry date so no problem there. Over about 2 weeks, lumps of earwax should fall out of your ear, especially at night when you're lying down.

Excellent & efficient bottling: this sodium bicarbonate ear spray wax remover comes bottled in an economically metered dose to avoid wastage and over usage. if you have tried to remove the ear wax using fingernails, cotton buds or other implements. (This is because you might have damaged the delicate inner lining of the ear, leading to swelling or infection.) This could make it painful to use the ear drops. I am assuming that it is a build up of ear wax, but it has not been formally diagnosed by a GP as they wont see you! I have switched from Otex to olive oil.

A temporary mild bubbling sensation in the ear can occur (due to the release of oxygen as the drops break down the ear wax). If the only appointment is a few weeks away, could I safely do the ear syringe myself? - With the right equipment? - Or would that be too risky? But even the most innocuous ear drops should be avoided if you have, or may have, a perforated eardrum. So if you’re suffering pain, see your doctor or a pharmacist for advice first. The NHS’s Health & Care Video Library has a useful short film on dealing with ear wax safely. What ingredients should I look for in an ear wax remover? if there is anything else wrong with your ear - such as pain, swelling, discharge, infection or tinnitus (ringing sounds in Ear wax (‘cerumen’) is pretty useful for keeping infections and water off your precious ear drums. But too much of it can be uncomfortable and even interfere with your hearing, so the best ear wax removers help you get excess wax under control safely at home.You have had your ear syringed in the last 2 to 3 days, or tried to remove the ear wax using fingernails, cotton buds or other implements as this could make it painful to use the ear drops. If in doubt consult a doctor, nurse or pharmacist before use. If irritation or pain occurs during use, or if symptoms persist, stop treatment and consult your doctor. Ear wax is a normal secretion of the ear. It is produced to provide a protective layer in the ear and on the ear drum. There are times when too much wax is produced. This can result in hearing difficulties and may cause pain.

There is anything else wrong with your ear (such as pain, swelling, discharge, infection or tinnitus)Here's everything you need to know about Otex ear drops, including how they work, who shouldn't use them and the potential side effects: