Earex Advance Ear Drops Dual Action 15ml

Earex Advance Ear Wax Removal Drops to help remove hardened ear wax. It is a unique, dual-action formula, which softens hardened earwax and gently liberates oxygen to help disperse it. Dual action to help remove hardened earwax and reduces the need for syringing.

About your treatment

The name of your treatment is Earex Advance Ear Wax Removal Drops. It contains urea hydrogen peroxide as the active ingredient.

The active ingredient works by softening the hardened earwax and breaking it down into small flakes. In most people, the thin layer of wax breaks down naturally into tiny flakes, which are then lost from the ear almost unnoticed. Some people produce large quantities of earwax, however, which can build up and cause a blockage in the ear. As the blockage continues to grow, the first symptom is usually a feeling of discomfort and fullness in the ear. This can become painful and cause dizziness and some loss of hearing if left untreated. Excess earwax is quite common, but is usually simple to treat, using wax-removing ear drops. Earex Advance Ear Wax Removal Drops work by softening and breaking down the wax into small pieces, which can then be released from the ear more easily. In many cases, this should avoid the need for syringing.

When not to use Earex Advance Ear Wax Removal Drops

• Do not use if your eardrum is (or has been) damaged.
• Do not use if you are sensitive to any of its ingredients
• Do not use if you suffer from dizziness, or if there is any other ear disorder (such as pain, discharge, inflammation, infection or tinnitus).
• Do not use after ill-advised mechanical efforts to dislodge wax using fingernails, cotton buds or similar implements, as such efforts can cause the ear's delicate inner lining to become damaged, inflamed or infected, whereupon the use of ear drops can be painful. For similar reasons, it is inadvisable to use Earex for 2-3 days after syringing.
• Do not use if anything else has been used in the ear.
• Do not use if you have a history of ear problems, unless under close medical supervision.
• If in any doubt whether to use Earex Advance, consult a doctor before use

For your safety

Keep Earex Advance away from the eyes. In case of accidental contact, wash eyes immediately with water; keep rinsing for 10 to 15 minutes, holding the eyelids well apart and avoid getting the liquid into the other eye. Consult a doctor if irritation persists.

How to use:

Earex Advance is for use only in the ears. The same instructions apply to adults, children and the elderly: Turn the cap anti-clockwise to break the seal. Tilt head, and gently squeeze up to 5 drops into the ear. Leave for a few minutes and then wipe away any surplus with a tissue. Repeat if necessary in the other ear. Wash hands after use. Repeat once or twice daily, if necessary, whilst symptoms clear.

Treatment usually takes 3 to 4 days, after which an improvement in hearing should be noticed, with a reduction in the discomfort felt in the ear. Do not "plug" the ears with loose cotton wool during the treatment period. Always replace the cap after use and return the bottle to the carton.

In some cases, excessive wax may persist for more than 3 to 4 days, despite softening, or may be so hardened that ear drops alone are not sufficient to clear the ear canal. This may result in some temporary loss of hearing. In these cases your doctor should be consulted for further advice.

During your treatment

During use, a temporary bubbling sensation in the ear may sometimes occur. The build up of excess earwax may be painful, especially if packed against the eardrum, and may result in some loss of hearing, dizziness or tinnitus. These effects may be aggravated by the wax expanding and creating pressure in the ear canal. In a similar way, this can also occur following, for example, absorption of water by the wax after swimming or showering, or from the use of ear drops, such as Earex Advance. Very rarely, unpleasant taste has been reported.

If you encounter any of these problems, or if your symptoms persist or worsen, discontinue treatment and consult a doctor.

If the ear canal has been abraded or otherwise irritated, as may occur if the ear has been wiggled to unblock it, or if wax removal has been attempted by using fingers, cotton buds or other implements, the use of Earex Advance may be inadvisable in case it coincides with inflammation or infection, which can cause discomfort or pain.

Should these symptoms occur, seek advice and appropriate treatment from your doctor.