Clearwax Ear Drops

• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Clearwax ear drops.
• If you have a perforated eardrum (a hole or rupture in your eardrum), unless your doctor specifically prescribes it.
• If you have ear discharge, bleeding, severe ear pain or a suspected ear infection, consult your doctor before using these drops.
• If you have had ear surgery or have ear tubes (grommets), consult your doctor before use.

• Mild stinging, tingling or burning in the ear on instillation
• Irritation or itching in the ear canal
• Headache or difficulty sleeping may occur.

• Rash or itching may indicate an allergic reaction. Stop using the drops and consult your doctor if this occurs.

• Signs of methemoglobinemia: grey or blue-tinged lips, fingernails or skin, breathlessness, a fast heartbeat, unusual tiredness or confusion.
• A severe allergic reaction, with swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty breathing, a widespread rash, or collapse
• Severe ear pain, discharge or bleeding from the ear, or sudden hearing loss
• Dizziness with a spinning sensation, or ringing in the ear that does not settle

Other General Warnings

• You are allergic to any of the components of these drops.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• You notice any unusual signs or symptoms while using these drops.
• You have a perforated eardrum, grommets, or have had ear surgery.
• You have ear discharge, ear bleeding, severe pain, sudden hearing loss, or fever. These need examination rather than treatment with ear drops.
• You wear a hearing aid.
• You have diabetes or a weakened immune system, as ear infections need closer attention.
• Your hearing or pain has not improved by the end of the course your doctor set.
• For use in the ear only. Do not swallow the drops, and keep the bottle out of reach of children.

• Lie down on your side with the affected ear facing up.
• Instil the number of drops your doctor has advised into the ear canal.
• Cover the ear with a cotton plug and lie still for a short period so the drops stay in place.
• Read the package instructions for more information.
• Warm the bottle in your hand for a minute before use. Cold drops in the ear can cause dizziness.
• Do not let the dropper tip touch the ear or any other surface, as this can lead to contamination.
• Wash your hands before and after use.
• Do not use cotton buds or any object to dig out the wax. Let the drops work, and see your doctor or nurse if the wax does not clear.
• Use it for the period your doctor set. If your hearing or pain has not improved by then, stop the use and see your doctor.

• Store Clearwax Ear Drop in a cool and dry place.
• Keep away from children and pets.
• Keep the cap closed and the bottle upright, and protect it from direct sunlight.
• Do not use it after the expiry date, or if the solution has changed colour or appearance. Do not share the bottle with anyone else.
• Follow the package instructions for how long the bottle can be used after opening. Ask a pharmacist about safe disposal of unused medicine.

• Clearwax ear drops help treat impacted earwax and relieve the ear pain it can cause.
• Inform your doctor that you are using a hearing aid before using Clearwax Ear Drops.
• Use as prescribed by your doctor for the duration prescribed. Do not use more drops than recommended.
• Avoid letting the dropper tip touch any surface to prevent contamination.
• Wash your hands before and after using Clearwax Drops.
• Talk to your doctor if you experience an allergic reaction on the skin after using Clearwax ear drops.
• Warm the bottle in your hand before use. Cold drops can cause dizziness.
• Never use cotton buds to clear wax. They push it further in and are a common cause of impaction.
• Seek medical advice if your symptoms persist or worsen, or if you develop ear discharge, bleeding, fever or sudden hearing loss.
• Seek help immediately if you have grey or blue lips or nails, breathlessness, or confusion after use.
• See a doctor rather than self-treating if you have ear discharge, bleeding, sudden hearing loss or fever.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

• Clearwax Ear Drop contains benzocaine, chlorbutol, paradichlorobenzene and turpentine oil.
• Paradichlorobenzene: It acts by reducing the thickness of the ear wax. It removes the ear wax. It dissolves the wax and also has antibacterial properties thus preventing infections.
• Chlorbutol: It acts as a wax softener. Benzocaine: It acts as a local anaesthetic agent. It decreases the pain sensation in the ear. It relieves ear discomfort.
• Turpentine oil: It acts as lubricating oil, by reducing the friction and easing the wax removal process.

Interactions with other medicines

• Tell your doctor about any other medication you put in the same ear and any medicine you take by mouth.
• Do not use other ear drops, particularly those containing an antibiotic or a steroid, at the same time unless your doctor has told you to.
• Tell your doctor if you have a blood disorder or a condition that may increase your risk of methaemoglobinaemia, or if you take medicines that can cause this condition.
• Interactions with medicines taken by mouth are expected to be limited when the drops are used correctly, but tell your doctor about all medicines you take.

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