Description
Waxsoft – Bottle of 10 ml Ear Drops
Category: Cerumenolytic (ear wax softener)
Form: Aqueous otic solution
Pack Size: 10 ml bottle
Route: External use only in ears
✅ Composition (per ml):
Ingredient | Strength | Role |
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Sodium Bicarbonate | 5% w/v | Cerumenolytic – softens, breaks down, and loosens hardened ear wax |
Sterile aqueous base | q.s. | Solvent/carrier |
💊 Therapeutic Use:
Waxsoft is used for:
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Softening and dissolving impacted or hardened ear wax
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Assisting in easy wax removal via irrigation or syringing
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Preparing ears before professional ear cleaning
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Relieving symptoms like ear blockage, fullness, or reduced hearing caused by wax
⚙️ Mechanism of Action:
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Sodium bicarbonate helps break up keratin and lipid components in cerumen
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Makes wax softer, less sticky, and easier to remove
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The alkaline pH also helps neutralize acidic secretions that may irritate the ear canal
🧴 Dosage & How to Use:
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Adults & children (above 1 year):
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Instill 3–5 drops into the affected ear
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Use 2–3 times daily for up to 3–5 days, or as advised
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Keep the head tilted for 5–10 minutes after applying
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Gently clean the outer ear with a clean tissue or cotton after drainage
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Optional: Warm the bottle in your hand before use to avoid dizziness.
⚠️ Precautions:
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Do not use if you have:
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Ear discharge
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Perforated eardrum
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Recent ear surgery or active infection
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Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, or nose
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Do not insert earbuds or swabs into the ear canal
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Consult a doctor if:
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There’s no improvement in 4–5 days
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Pain, redness, or swelling occurs
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❌ Possible Side Effects (Rare):
Side Effect | Note |
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Temporary stinging or bubbling | May occur as wax softens |
Mild irritation | Self-limiting |
Hypersensitivity reaction | Rare; discontinue if symptoms worsen |
🧊 Storage:
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Store at room temperature (below 25°C)
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Protect from light and moisture
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Do not freeze
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Use within 30 days of opening
🔄 Alternative Wax Softening Drops (India):
Brand Name | Main Ingredient(s) |
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Cerumol | Organic oils + chlorbutol |
Otorex | Paradichlorobenzene + Chlorbutol |
Clearwax | Benzocaine + Turpentine Oil |
Wax-Off | Similar combination formula |
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