Dichlorobenzene+Turpentine Oil+Chlorbutol+Lidocaine / Lignocaine
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Ear pain and removal of hard ear wax |
| Therapy | Drugs For Ear Wax |
| Side Effects | Headache, application site reactions |
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Molecule Description
Dichlorobenzene+Turpentine Oil+Chlorbutol+Lidocaine / Lignocaine is a combination medication designed to eliminate impacted earwax. It also helps to alleviate the associated pain and irritation. The medication contains four active ingredients: paradichlorobenzene, chlorbutol, turpentine oil, and lidocaine. It should only be used in the ears, and you should inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions and are taking other medications. Use this medication only as directed by your doctor, and apply it to the ear canal as advised. Only use the appropriate dosage as prescribed by your doctor, and do not share your medicine with others.
Uses
Dichlorobenzene+Turpentine Oil+Chlorbutol+Lidocaine / Lignocaine is used to remove impacted ear wax and also helps in reducing pain and irritation associated with it.
Contraindications
When should one not use Dichlorobenzene+Turpentine Oil+Chlorbutol+Lidocaine / Lignocaine
- If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Dichlorobenzene+Turpentine Oil+Chlorbutol+Lidocaine / Lignocaine.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Headache
- Sleeplessness
- Application site reactions
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are having any kind of ear-related problems like damage to the ear canal or hearing issue.
- You have any kind of underlying medical condition like stomach or intestinal ulcers, kidney or liver-related disorder, muscle weakness, Parkinson's disease, blood-related disorder.
- This medicine is to be used in children 1 year and above.
- It should be used with caution in the geriatric population (old aged).
- Your doctor may examine your ear with the proper instrument before prescribing these drops to check the hearing membrane. If this medicine goes inside through a perforated hearing membrane it may produce vertigo and nausea.
- You experience any allergic reactions after using this medicine.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
- Paradichlorobenzene helps in softening the hard wax impacted in the ear. It acts as a hydrating agent and reduces the thickness of the ear wax. Chlorbutol is an alcohol-based preservative and a wax softener.
- Turpentine Oil acts as a lubricating agent. It also provides warmth and relieves ear pain.
- Lidocaine is an anaesthetic medicine, which blocks the nerve fibres which carries pain sensations and helps in relieving pain.
- The combination of this medicine helps in the easy removal of ear wax.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Dichlorobenzene+Turpentine Oil+Chlorbutol+Lidocaine / Lignocaine is meant for local application on the ear and thus is less likely to interact with other medicines taken orally. However, it may interact with other topically applied medicine on the ear. Discuss with your doctor if you are already on another topical medicine.
Dosage
Overdose
- As Dichlorobenzene+Turpentine Oil+Chlorbutol+Lidocaine / Lignocaine is meant for application in the ear, cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. If you think you have instilled too much of this medicine, wipe out the extra quantity with cotton and tissue.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed using any dose of this medicine, use it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose. Do not stop using this medicine without a doctor's advice, as this may result in a flare-up of symptoms.
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References:
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (2025). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 5977, Chlorobutanol. Retrieved February 10, 2025
- Beecham GB, Nessel TA, Goyal A. Lidocaine. [Updated 2024 Aug 16]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. [cited 2026 Jun 13].
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