Waxsol 0.5% w/v Ear Drops Solution 10ml

The Waxsol 0.5% w/v Ear Drops Solution 10ml are used to disperse ear wax, facilitating easy removal.

Directions for use:

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Adults (including the elderly): 

• Fill the dropper from the bottle.

• Tilt your head to one side.

• Gently drip WAXSOL into your blocked ear until it is full, e.g. usually 10 drops.

• Plug the ear using cotton wool, leaving in the ear overnight. The best time to do this is before you go to bed.

Children (6-12 years): As for the adult dose Only use the drops for 2 nights at a time. If you feel that the drops are not working after this time, or the problem continues to exist, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.

If you use more WAXSOL than you should, this may seep from the ear. It is unlikely that you will notice any problems but if you do have any (such as skin irritation) you should tell your doctor. If you have any further questions on the use of the product, ask your doctor or pharmacist

Do not use WAXSOL:

• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to docusate sodium or any of the other ingredients of WAXSOL (listed below).

• if you have a perforated (burst) ear drum

• if your ear is sore inside

Warnings:

If you have pain or inflammation while using WAXSOL, treatment should be stopped. Other medicines and WAXSOL Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine

• WAXSOL can be used if you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant

• WAXSOL can be used if you are breastfeeding

Driving and using Machines WAXSOL should not affect your ability to drive or use machines. However, if you have dizziness, do not drive or operate machines.

WAXSOL contains parahydroxybenzoates Parahydroxybenzoates may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). The dropper