Cerumol Ear Drop Composition, Use, Dose, Direction, Side Effect

Cerumol ear drops are popularly known as cerumol ear wax removal. It is a liquid medication designed to melt earwax and prevent hearing loss. It is made by Thornton and Ross Ltd., UK.

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How Do They Work? What Are They For?

Ear wax is an oily substance produced to protect the eardrum. The amount of wax produced varies from person to person but a build-up of earwax can lead to partial hearing loss. Cerumol Ear Drops are used to gently soften and help remove ear wax.

What Is In The Ear Drops?

The drops contain Propylene Glycol Dicaprylocaprate, Butoxyl, Turpentine Oil 10% and Chlorocresol.

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Check Before You Use The Product

Do not use if:

• You are sensitive to any of the ingredients.

• The ear is infected, bleeding, inflamed or if the eardrum is perforated.

• The dropper is broken or damaged.

Ask your medical doctor or pharmacist if you are:

- Using any other medication in the ear.

How To Use The Drops

Cerumol Ear Drops comes ready for use in a bottle with a separate dropper.

Before use check that the dropper provided is not broken or damaged. Your local pharmacy can provide a replacement if required.

Adults, Elderly And Children Over 1 Year

Wash and dry hands before use. Tilt head sideways with the affected ear facing upwards. Avoid touching the ear with the dropper. Using the dropper, place 5 drops of oil into the ear, then gently massage around the outside of the ear. Never insert the dropper or any solid object into the ear. You may experience a harmless tingling sensation as the liquid enters the ear. Allow a few minutes for the drops to reach the eardrum by keeping the head tilted then use a tissue to wipe away any surplus product that runs from the ear. Repeat in the other ear if required. Use the drops twice a day for three days.

Once opened, store the dropper in the bottle and dispose of the cap safely.

The medical doctor, nurse or specialist may give you specific instructions for using the drops depending on the severity of your wax problem. You should follow the instructions for using the drops to ensure successful removal of wax.

If symptoms persist consult your medical doctor.

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Children Under 5 Years

Younger children should have their ear wax problem diagnosed by the doctor before treatment with Cerumol Ear Drops commences. Treatment of young children (under 5 years) should be under medical supervision of the doctor or nurse.

Do not swallow, if accidentally swallowed seek immediate medical advice and take the product with you to show which product has been swallowed.

Avoid contact with eyes.

Use In Pregnancy And Breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, seek medical advice before using the drops.

Possible Side Effects Of Cerumol

Local irritation, redness or rash.

If you notice these or any other side effects, stop use and tell your medical doctor or pharmacist.