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Poliwax Ear Drop


Product introduction

Poliwax Ear Drop is a prescription medicine used to treat infections of the ear. Treating the infection reduces pain and swelling in the ear. It also softens the wax and helps remove hard wax from the ear.

Poliwax Ear Drop is to be used only in the affected ear. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Check the label for directions before use. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

This medicine is generally safe to use and has minimal side effects. However, if you experience any symptoms which you think are due to this medicine, consult your doctor.

If this medicine goes into the eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse it off with plenty of water. 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 Poliwax Ear Drop

Benefits of Poliwax Ear Drop

In Treatment of Ear infection

Poliwax 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. Poliwax 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 Poliwax Ear Drop apply hot compress to ear to get relief from pain.

Side effects of Poliwax 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 Poliwax

  • No common side effects seen

How to use Poliwax 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 Poliwax Ear Drop works

Poliwax Ear Drop is a combination of two medicines: Paradichlorobenzene, Benzocaine and Chlorbutol which treat ear infections.

Safety advice

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

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

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Quick tips

  • Poliwax Ear Drop is used to soften ear wax and to ease pain, swelling associated with ear infections.
  • 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 more than 4 weeks.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTOLOGICALS

Patient concerns

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Ear itchin. And redness during day time more and decreased hearing loss pain sensitive
Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan
ENT
It can be ear infection with fungal infection. Get your ear checked by as ENT specialist
Ear discharge because of swimming
Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan
ENT
It's infection in ear. Can be a hole in ear. Get your ear checked
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References

  1. PubChem. Paradichlorobenzene. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Mayo Clinic. Benzocaine (Oral Route, Oromucosal Route). [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Drug Information System. Chlorbutol. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Pushkar Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 113-R Model Gram, Mandhour, Dist Ambala city 134003.
Country of origin: India

40.7
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MRP42  3% OFF
10.0 ml in 1 packet
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