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Product introduction

Dewax Ear Drop has a medicine used to treat pain in the ear. It softens the hardened wax in the ear. It provides relief from the pain due to hardened wax.

Dewax Ear Drop is to be used only in the affected ear in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. Do not use more or for a longer duration than the doctor has prescribed.

This medicine is generally safe to use and has minimal side effects. However, if you experience any side effects such as rashes and irritation. If you experience any other symptoms after using the medicine, consult your doctor.

If this medicine goes into the eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse it off with plenty of water immediately. Ask the advice of your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor also know if you have any known allergies to any of the components of this medicine.

Uses of Dewax Ear Drop

Benefits of Dewax Ear Drop

In Treatment of Ear pain

Dewax Ear Drop acts as a wax softener and helps remove hard wax from the ear. This reduces pain in the ear and aids in better hearing. Dewax Ear Drop also stops the growth of bacteria and fungus in the ear. Treating the infection reduces pain and swelling in the ear. Use it as directed by the doctor. Along with using Dewax Ear Drop apply hot compress to ear to get relief from pain.

Side effects of Dewax Ear Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dewax

  • Rash
  • Irritation of ear

How to use Dewax Ear Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside ear.

How Dewax Ear Drop works

Dewax Ear Drop is a combination of four medicines: Paradichlorobenzene, Chlorbutol, Turpentine Oil and Lidocaine. Paradichlorobenzene works by softening and assisting the removal of hardened ear wax. Chlorbutol is a preservative. Turpentine Oil causes warmth and redness which can help relieve pain in the ear. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain which decreases sensation of pain.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dewax Ear Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dewax Ear Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Dewax Ear Drop?

If you miss a dose of Dewax Ear Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • Dewax Ear Drop is used to soften ear wax and to ease pain and other discomfort associated with it.
  • The best time to use this medicine is before you go to bed.
  • Put drops in the ear without touching the dropper to the ear. Stay on the side for 2 minutes or put a cotton plug in the ear.
  • To make sure that the right amount of medication is given, and to avoid touching the ear with the dropper, have another person give the drops if possible.
  • Never put cotton bud or anything else in your ear to try and clear the wax yourself.
  • Make sure not to use the open bottle for more than 4 weeks.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTOLOGICALS

Patient concerns

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PROLONG WAX AND ITCHING IN EARS
Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan
ENT
Use dewax ear drop 3 drops 4 times daily for 5 days and get your ear checked by a ENT specialistDon't clean your ear at home
My left ear not waking properly
Dr. Ravi Shankar M.
Ayurveda
Need clinical examination. difficult to diagnose. Check out for impacted wax. Clean the ear through DeWAX solutions
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References

  1. ScienceDirect. Paradichlorobenzene. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Drug Information System. Chlorbutol. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Drugs.com. Turpentine oil. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Vanguard Therapeutics Pvt Ltd
Address: Flat No 102, Pancom Business Centre, Vinod Chambers, Ameerpet, Hyderabad - 500016
Country of origin: India

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10.0 ml in 1 packet
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