Otex Sodium Bicarbonate Drops for Effective, Gentle Removal of Excessive, Hardened Ear Wax, 10ml

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The professional removing the wax may also use another form of manual removal, such as a probe, to dislodge any stubborn wax . Ear-wax removal – prices compared

Thank you for taking the time to read our Sodium Bicarbonate Ear Drops review from the Health category. If there’s any products that we have not yet reviewed please leave us a comment and we will do our best to get a review added. About Chemist Direct Sodium Bicarbonate Ear Drops uses Sodium Bicarbonate to treat and soften hardened ear wax. This allows it to come out a lot easier for yourself or for syringing by the doctor. You have a history of ear problems, unless under the close supervision of your doctor, nurse or pharmacist This is because they can damage the ear canal and eardrum, cause the wax to be impacted by pushing it further into your ear canal and could even perforate the eardrum. Ear irrigation at home 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.

What is ear wax?

The NHS recommends using a dropper while lying your head on one side for a few minutes to let the oil work its way through your ear canal.

Those are the ear drops my doctor gave me a few years ago and they worked for me after 7 or 8 days but I did end up with an ear infection before doctor recommend them. 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?EDIT: I see that the Otex Express Ear Drops have a different formula (Urea Hydrogen Peroxide, 8-Hydroxyquinoline, Glycerol), so perhaps they are the ones to avoid. The only cleaning necessary is to gently wipe inside the 'bowl' of your ear with a damp flannel over a finger, to clean away the wax from the entrance to the ear canal. 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 ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. The clinical evidence says that you should never insert foreign bodies the ear canal as these objects are potentially dangerous and can cause injuries to the ear canal or ear drum.

BEFORE USING OTEX SODIUM BICARBONATE EAR DROPS: Use in children under 5 years of age should be under medical supervision. Before having these treatments, you'll probably be advised to use ear drops for a few days to soften the wax. However, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) says that ear candles will not help to remove ear wax, and could seriously injure your ear.That's a small price to pay for the longer term benefit of softening the wax to aid syringing! My surgery won't do it unless you have been using drops for 10 days.