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Last Updated Dec 7, 2024 | 2:26 PM IST
Waxrid Ear Drops is used to treat pain caused by impacted earwax. It softens and clears the impacted earwax (accumulated earwax). It softens the ear wax by reducing its thickness and also help to relieve ear pain. It may cause common side effects such as difficulty sleeping, skin irritation, redness, and headache. Avoid using in patients with an inflamed ear canal, perforated eardrum, or eczema (skin inflammation) on the outer ear. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Waxrid Ear Drops

Waxrid Ear Drops belongs to the class of medications called ‘Otic agents’ used to treat pain caused by impacted earwax. Waxrid Ear Drops softens and clears the impacted earwax (accumulated earwax). Too much earwax build-up occurs due to an ear infection, inflammation, or injury, or other conditions such as bone deformations in the ear, skin diseases such as eczema (skin inflammation), or narrowed ear canals.

Waxrid Ear Drops is a combination of four medicines: Paradichlorobenzene, Benzocaine, Chlorobutanol, and Turpentine oil. Paradichlorobenzene acts as a hydrating agent. It softens the ear wax by reducing its thickness. Benzocaine acts as a local anesthetic and prevents pain. Chlorobutanol also acts as a wax softener. It also has antibacterial properties. Turpentine oil acts as a lubricating agent. It can also help to relieve ear pain.

You should use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Waxrid Ear Drops are difficulty sleeping, skin irritation, redness, and headache. These side-effects are usually mild and temporary that doesn’t require medical attention. However, inform your doctor immediately if any of these side-effects persist or get worsen.

Do not take Waxrid Ear Drops if you are allergic to any of its contents. Do not use in patients with an inflamed ear canal, perforated eardrum, or eczema (skin inflammation) on the outer ear. Before taking Waxrid Ear Drops, inform your doctor if you have hearing problems (including deafness), intestinal problems (including blockage, swelling, ulcers), kidney problems, myasthenia gravis (neuromuscular disease), and Parkinson's disease. It is not recommended for use in children below 1 year of age. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Waxrid Ear Drops

Used for softening and clearing the impacted earwax.

Medicinal Benefits

Waxrid Ear Drops is a combination of four medicines: Paradichlorobenzene, Benzocaine, Chlorobutanol, and Turpentine oil. Paradichlorobenzene acts as a hydrating agent. It softens the ear wax by reducing its thickness. Benzocaine acts as a local anesthetic and prevents pain. Chlorobutanol also acts as a wax softener and an antibacterial. Turpentine oil acts as a lubricating agent and aids in the movement of earwax outside the ear canal. It can also help to relieve ear pain. Waxrid Ear Drops can effectively remove earwax without pain, discomfort, or any requirement of difficult procedures.

Directions for Use

Lie down with the affected ear facing upwards. Hold the dropper over the ear and instil the prescribed number of drops into the ear.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Waxrid Ear Drops

  • Difficulty to sleep
  • Headache
  • Skin irritation
  • Redness (application site)

Drug Warnings

Do not use Waxrid Ear Drops if you notice any swelling, discharge from the ears, or tinnitus (ringing sounds in the ears) as it may be a sign of ear inflammation. While instilling the ear drops, do not push the dropper into the ear. The loosened wax comes out on its own in most cases. However, if it doesn’t come out or any wax remains, do not try to use any objects to remove the wax. It is advised to consult your doctor for possible syringing. Waxrid Ear Drops is not recommended for use in children below 1 year of age.

Drug Interactions

Drug-drug interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-food interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-disease interactions: Waxrid Ear Drops should not be used in patients with the inflamed ear canal, perforated eardrum, and eczema (skin inflammation) on the outer ear. Waxrid Ear Drops should be used with caution in patients with hearing problems (including deafness), intestinal problems (including blockage, swelling, ulcers), kidney problems, myasthenia gravis (neuromuscular disease), and Parkinson's disease

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take a well-balanced diet.
  • Avoid heavy use of headphones as it may increase the build-up of earwax.
  • Do not use cotton swabs, bobby pins, or any other objects to remove earwax as it may push wax much deeper into the ear leading to damage to the ear.
  • Never put cold water into your ear and avoid spraying liquids with force into the ear.
  • Consult an ENT regularly for early detection of any ear problems.

Special Advise

  • Do not touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the contents.
  • Do not place the tip directly into the ear while instilling the drop.
  • If the dropper touches the ear, immediately squeeze two to three drops onto the tissue and wipe the dropper’s tip with saltwater.
  • Discard any unused medicine after the completion of the course of therapy or within 4 weeks after opening the bottle.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Impacted earwax: Earwax (also called cerumen) helps you to protect the ear from injury, infection, entry of water, or foreign materials. However, too much wax can buildup in the ear due to secretions from the ear glands and dead skin cells, leading to impacted earwax. This condition can lead to ear pain, itching, ringing in the ears, dizziness, or loss of hearing. It occurs due to inflammation, injury, or infection to the ear, bone deformities in the ear, or skin diseases. It may also occur due to frequent use of earphones, cotton swabs, or other objects in the ear that can push earwax deeper, causing a blockage in the ear.

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

Waxrid Ear Drops may not interact with alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Waxrid Ear Drops is possibly safe when used during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Waxrid Ear Drops is possibly safe when used in breastfeeding mothers if prescribed by a doctor.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Waxrid Ear Drops may not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Waxrid Ear Drops can be safely used in patients with liver diseases when prescribed.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

Waxrid Ear Drops can be safely used in patients with kidney diseases when prescribed.

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Children

Caution

Waxrid Ear Drops should be used in children only when prescribed by a child specialist.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

C -36, Block 2, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan.
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FAQs

Waxrid Ear Drops is used to treat pain caused by impacted earwax. It softens and clears the impacted earwax (accumulated earwax).
Waxrid Ear Drops contains Paradichlorobenzene, Benzocaine, Chlorobutanol, and Turpentine oil. These medicines help to soften the wax and help in the movement of earwax outside the ear canal. This effect also helps to reduce ear pain caused by impacted earwax.
Waxrid Ear Drops can treat ear pain caused by impacted cerumen (earwax). However, ear pain can occur due to various conditions such as infection or injury, which cannot be treated by Waxrid Ear Drops. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before using Waxrid Ear Drops to determine an accurate diagnosis.
Waxrid Ear Drops may cause application site reactions such as skin irritation and redness. Some patients may also experience difficulty sleeping and headache. These side-effects usually don’t require medical attention.
Waxrid Ear Drops may not block your hearing aid. However, it is advised to inform your doctor that you are using a hearing aid before taking Waxrid Ear Drops.
Impacted earwax can affect hearing in some people. So, the use of Waxrid Ear Drops can improve hearing in them. However, Waxrid Ear Drops is only intended to remove earwax and doesn’t treat other underlying causes of hearing problems.
Waxrid Ear Drops is not recommended for use in children under 1 year of age. For children over 1 year, it should only be used when prescribed by the doctor. Always consult the doctor or paediatrician before administering ear drops to ensure they are safe and suitable for your child’s condition.
Waxrid Ear Drops should be stored in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

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