Otex Express Ear Drops, Clinically Proven Ear Wax Removal Drops for Excessive, Hardened Ear Wax. Can Reduce the need for syringing, 10ml

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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. Repeat the following once or twice daily, normally for 3 to 4 days, until you notice an improvement in your hearing and less discomfort: Ear cones such as these are intended to soften and draw wax out of your ear, using a flame, but though this product has Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) approval, it's not recommended as an ear wax treatment by the NHS or NICE. Professor Munro considered that this product, and ones like it, could seriously damage the ear canal or ear drum, and potentially worsen wax impaction by pushing wax deeper in. He also said he knew of no independent studies that evaluated how safe and effective this type of tool is. Discontinue treatment and consult your doctor if pain or irritation occurs during use, or if symptoms persist

Otex ear drops contain the active ingredient urea hydrogen peroxide, which helps to soften ear wax. Urea hydrogen peroxide works to soften ear wax by releasing oxygen which breaks up hardened wax, it also has some antiseptic properties. 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. You may find it easier to do this first thing in the morning, and again just before you go to sleep. if any of the side effects get serious or you notice any other side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You have had your ear syinged in the last 2 to 3 days, or tried to remove ear wax with your fingernails, cotton buds or other implements, as this could make it painful to use the ear dropsOptions include sodium bicarbonate 5% ear drops, hydrogen peroxide, medical-grade olive or almond oil drops. Research on which method is best – or whether water or salt water (saline) works as well – is inconclusive. There are a number of products available that aim to scoop wax manually out of the ear, like this KVK spiral ear wax remover tool. However, he cautioned that many people with impacted ear wax are still likely to need professional ear wax removal treatment even after using drops. This product looks to be a hi-tech solution to home ear wax removal. It's a tiny camera on a pencil-like device, like an endoscope, sold with the aim of helping you to see what’s happening in your ear canal (via your phone) as you remove wax using a tool.

In our recent survey 29% (of 9,019 Which? Connect panel members who remove ear wax from their ears) told us they use cotton buds to remove wax.

This is because ear candles generally aren't considered effective, and could potentially cause harm due to lighting a flame near to the face, or by delaying more effective treatment options. Ear candles – or Hopi ear candles – are hollow cones made of a fabric tube soaked in beeswax and/or paraffin. A hard plug of earwax can be effectively softened using Otex Ear Drops, which uses the ingredient urea hydrogen peroxide. Ear drops that contain olive oil ( Cerumol) or Docusate Sodium ( Waxsol) can also be used to help soften the ear wax to aid its removal. Alternatively, earwax can also be removed by your doctor or practice nurse, where the ear is flushed out with warm water (syringing). Sources 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?

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. Otex Ear Drops contain the active ingredient urea hydrogen peroxide to help break down hardened wax in your ears to help relieve temporary hearing difficulties and discomfort caused by a buil-up of ear wax. Earwax is a natural secretion of the ear. Its purpose is to provide a protective layer on the eardrum and in the ear. Sometimes too much wax is produced, which can result in issues with hearing and for some, it may even cause pain.We asked leading expert, Kevin Munro, Professor of Audiology at the University of Manchester, to assess how effective and appropriate a selection of products were for home use. Otex Ear Drops are used to help soften earwax to help ease hearing difficulties and pain caused by a an excess of hardened wax. Otex contains the active ingredient urea hydrogen peroxide. This ingredient works by releasing oxygen, which breaks up hardened earwax. Otex’s unique formula also has some antiseptic properties. Alternatives to Otex Ear Drops If you're unsure what to do, you aren't alone. The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) has voiced concerns that it's difficult for patients to know which treatments are best because ‘recommendations around [ear] self-care don’t seem to be consistent and are not widely shared’.