Cerumol Versus (Vs) Waxsol Ear wax Removal

Cerumol and Waxsol are ear drops for ear wax removal. 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.

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Cerumol and Waxsol are both liquid medications designed to melt earwax and prevent hearing loss. They differ in many ways.

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Difference Between Cerumol And Waxsol

The major difference is in their constituents. Cerumol drops contain Propylene Glycol Dicaprylocaprate, Butoxyl, Turpentine Oil 10% and Chlorocresol. On the other hand, Waxsol contains docusate sodium.

Cerumol is an oil base earwax removal unlike Waxsol that is a water miscible base.

Their last difference is their manufacturer. Cerumol is made by Thornton and Ross Ltd., UK but Waxsol is a Viatris company trademark.

Similarity Between Cerumol And Waxsol

They are both earwax removal. However, there is no evidence of a difference in efficacy between oil‐based and water‐based active treatments.