Sign inBefore using urea-hydrogen peroxide ear drops
Before using urea-hydrogen peroxide ear drops make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:
- If you have a damaged or perforated eardrum or any other ear problem.
- If you wear a hearing-aid.
- If you have been experiencing dizziness.
- If you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine.
How to use urea-hydrogen peroxide ear drops
- Before beginning treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet. Use the drops exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
- Use 5 drops in the affected ear. Keep your head tilted for 5 to 10 minutes so that the affected ear is upwards and the drops do not run out. Do not plug your ear with anything (for example, cotton wool). Use the drops once or twice daily for at least 3 or 4 days.
- If the drops are for a child, follow the instructions as above, but only insert as many drops as are needed to fill the ear canal.
- Do not use this preparation more often, or for a longer period than you have been directed.
Getting the most from your treatment
- Do not use these drops at the same time as anything else in your ear (such as a hearing aid).
- If your symptoms do not improve within a few days days or if they become worse, make an appointment to see your doctor.
Can urea-hydrogen peroxide ear drops cause problems?
| Common side-effect | What can I do if I experience this |
| Fizzing in the ear | This is due to oxygen being released in the ear. It is nothing to be concerned about and will soon pass |
If you experience any irritation, pain or any other symptoms, stop using the drops and speak with your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store urea-hydrogen peroxide ear drops
- Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.
- Once opened, do not keep the bottle for longer than 4 weeks.
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References
- Manufacturer's PIL, Exterol® Ear Drops, Dermal Laboratories Limited, electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated September 2007, accessed June 2008.
- Manufacturer's PIL, Otex® Ear Drops, Diomed Developments Limited, electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated September 2007, accessed June 2008.
- British National Formulary; 57th Edition (March 2009) British Medical Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London (link to current BNF).