Otex Ear Drops

What are Otex Ear Drops and what are they used for?

Otex Ear Drops contain the active ingredient urea hydrogen peroxide to help break down hardened wax in your ears to help relieve temporary hearing difficulties and discomfort caused by a buil-up of ear wax. Earwax is a natural secretion of the ear. Its purpose is to provide a protective layer on the eardrum and in the ear. Sometimes too much wax is produced, which can result in issues with hearing and for some, it may even cause pain.

Otex solution is manufactured by Diomed Developments and comes in an 8ml easy-squeeze bottle that contains more than enough solution for one treatment. These drops are suitable for use by children, adults and the elderly. A normal course of treatment lasts for around 3-4 days.

How do Otex Ear Drops work?

Otex Ear Drops are used to help soften earwax to help ease hearing difficulties and pain caused by a an excess of hardened wax. Otex contains the active ingredient urea hydrogen peroxide. This ingredient works by releasing oxygen, which breaks up hardened earwax. Otex’s unique formula also has some antiseptic properties.

Alternatives to Otex Ear Drops

A hard plug of earwax can be effectively softened using Otex Ear Drops, which uses the ingredient urea hydrogen peroxide. Ear drops that contain olive oil (Cerumol) or Docusate Sodium (Waxsol) can also be used to help soften the ear wax to aid its removal. Alternatively, earwax can also be removed by your doctor or practice nurse, where the ear is flushed out with warm water (syringing).

Sources

• Otex Ear Drops, Patient Information Leaflet: https://www.medicines.org.uk/e...

Otex Ear Drops warnings

Reading the following warnings carefully will help to ensure you are selecting an appropriate product.

• Avoid using this medication if you suffer from dizziness, or if your eardrum is or has been injured or if you are using a hearing aid or other ear drops in the ear or if there is pain, discharge, swelling, or infection in your ear
• Use this medication only under the close supervision of your pharmacist or doctor, if you have a history of ear problems
• You should avoid using these ear drops if you have had your ear syringed in the previous 2 to 3 days, or if you have attempted to remove ear wax using cotton buds, fingernails, or other instruments since applying the drops into the ear after such can aggravate the pain
• If you are not sure whether to use the drops, consult your pharmacist, nurse or doctor before use
• Discontinue treatment and consult your doctor if pain or irritation occurs during use, or if symptoms persist
• Do not contact the eyes with these drops

Please read all packaging and the Product Information Leaflet before taking any new medicine and inform your doctor of medicines you are taking or intend to take.

How to use Otex Ear Drops

Adults, including the elderly and children 2 years and over:

• While tilting the head, gently instil up to 5 drops into the ear
• Allow for to work for a few minutes and wipe away any excess with a tissue
• Reapply once or twice a day, if required, for about 3 to 4 days while symptoms clear
• After use, clean your hands. Ensure you also replace the cap and put the bottle back in its carton
• Dispose of the bottle and its contents after 4 weeks of opening

Otex Ear Drops ingredients

The active ingredients contained in this medicine is: Urea Hydrogen Peroxide

The medicine also contains the following inactive ingredients: 8-Hydroxyquinoline; Glycerol.

Otex Ear Drops side effects

Not everyone will experience side effects when they take medication, however, if you do they can include:

• Patients might experience a gentle, short-term effervescence in the ear
• If pain or irritation occurs, discontinue use
• Usage of this medication might intensify excessive ear wax painful symptoms such as dizziness, some loss of hearing and tinnitus
• Though not often, an unpleasant taste has also been reported
• Discontinue treatment and consult your doctor if you experience any of the unwanted effects or if symptoms worsen or persist

If you are concerned about these effects, or if the product affects you in any other way, stop using it and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.