Gently drip 10 drops of WAXSOL into your blocked ear or until it is full. Plug the ear using cotton wool, leaving in the ear overnight. The best time to do this is before you go to bed. Do not use for more than 2 consecutive nights.
WAXSOL® is one of the safest ways to remove ear wax. Its gentle, water-based solution helps to moisten and loosen hardened wax in the ear allowing it to come out naturally.
How to Put in Ear Drops: Lie on the side with blocked ear upward. Place 5 drops into ear canal. Keep drops in ear for 10 minutes by continuing to lie down.
Place the cotton wool ball in the ear to act like a plug. In the morning remove the cotton wool ball. Repeat the steps above on Day 2. The loosened ear wax should now gently move out of the ear.
If you use more WAXSOL than you should, this may seep from the ear. It is unlikely that you will notice any problems but if you do have any, (such as skin irritation), you should tell your doctor. If you have further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Gently drip 10 drops of WAXSOL into your blocked ear or until it is full. Plug the ear using cotton wool, leaving in the ear overnight. The best time to do this is before you go to bed. Do not use for more than 2 consecutive nights.
Using drops may make your hearing or symptoms a little worse at first before getting better. These can help soften the earwax so that it falls out naturally. There are several different types of eardrops you can use, including drops containing sodium bicarbonate, olive oil or almond oil.
Possible Side Effects
ear and eardrum • Dizziness • Loss of hearing • Pain or discomfort in the ear • Allergic skin reaction (which may include redness of the skin area and/or a rash).
Once the medication has time to work, you'll gently rinse your ear canals with warm water. Some products come with an ear syringe to make this step easier. Be sure to follow the instructions on the product packaging. You should talk to your healthcare provider before using earwax removal drops.
To do this, just gently massage the outside of the ear using circular movements. That way, the impaction will soften, which can help the earwax drain more easily. Once you've finished making these circular movements, pull your ear slightly backwards, from the lobe to the top of the auricle.
A clean ear canal can make a world of difference. One study found that 35 percent of hospitalized patients over age 65 had impacted earwax and 75 percent of those had improved hearing after it was removed. Some experts estimate that removing an earwax plug can improve hearing by 10 decibels.
A temporary mild bubbling sensation in the ear can occur (due to the release of oxygen as the drops break down the ear wax). The ear drops can make the symptoms of excessive ear wax worse, including some discomfort, irritation or pain, loss of hearing, dizziness and tinnitus (ringing sound in the ear).
Do not use WAXSOL if you have an injury or swelling of the ear canal as this may result in painful symptoms. Always tell your doctor or pharmacist if you think the drops are causing you a problem. WAXSOL has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
An Australian study found that Ear Clear Ear Wax Remover dispersed a greater percentage of ear wax than both Waxsol and Cerumol at 45 minutes. Ear Clear Ear Wax Remover has an easy squeeze dropper to make treating the build-up simple and easy.
Instead, soak a cotton ball and drip a few drops of plain water, a simple saline solution, or hydrogen peroxide into the ear with your head tilted so the opening of the ear is pointing up. Keep it in that position for a minute to allow gravity to pull the fluid down through the wax.
Sometimes the ear canal can get so swollen that ear drops won't go all the way into the canal. In these cases, an ear “wick” is placed in the canal to facilitate the drops getting to the infection. Occasionally oral steroids might be used if the swelling is severe or if the swelling extends past the ear canal.
Inserting ear drops
Place drops inside the ear. Follow your doctor's instructions (or the directions on the label) for how many drops to use. Gently wiggle the outer ear or pull the ear up and back to help the drops get into the ear. It's important to keep the liquid in the ear canal for 3 to 5 minutes.
Do not use WAXSOL after the expiry date which is printed or embossed on the carton and label.
Earache Treatment
WAXSOL® is one treatment that may deliver effective relief from earaches associated with ear wax build up. Simply use the dropper to fill the ear canal with WAXSOL®. The solution works to soften the hardened ear wax while you sleep.
Allergies, head colds, pregnancy, and air pressure are some common reasons it may feel like your ears are full. Typically, plugged ears settle after a few days. Decongestants and nasal sprays are the best treatment for plugged ears that allergies and head colds cause.
As an alternative, we recommend using Olive Oil to soften earwax before undergoing microsuction treatment. Olive Oil is a natural and cost-effective option that proves more effective at softening earwax.
Alternatives to Waxsol Ear Drops
Cerumol Olive Oil Ear Drops. Otex Ear Drops.
Inserting a cotton tipped swab (or anything else) into the ear can damage the ear canal or eardrum, or push earwax farther into the canal, making it harder to remove. This may cause a feeling of pressure in the ear and diminished hearing.