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How to use
How drug works
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Missed dose
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Waxrid Ear Drop

Prescription Required

Marketer

Kaizen Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Benzocaine (NA) + Chlorbutol (NA) + Paradichlorobenzene (NA) + Turpentine Oil (NA)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Waxrid Ear Drop is a medicine used to treat pain in the ear. It helps in dissolving the ear wax. This way it relieves pain caused by hardened wax inside the ear.

Use Waxrid Ear Drop in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor. You can also read the label for instruction before using the medicine. Wash your hands before using the medicine. Use it for as long as you have been prescribed to get maximum benefits.

The most common side effects of Waxrid Ear Drop include headache and sleeplessness. In rare cases, it may cause a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), which can present as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or severe rash. If any signs of an allergic reaction occur, seek medical help immediately.

If this medicine goes into the eyes, nose, or mouth, wash it off with plenty of water. Ask the advice of your doctor if you are breastfeeding or suffering from any other diseases. Let your doctor also know if you have a known allergy to any of the components of this medicine.

Uses of Waxrid Ear Drop

Treatment of Softening of earwax

Benefits of Waxrid Ear Drop

In Treatment of Softening of earwax

Waxrid Ear Drop is a liquid solution which helps to soften, disperse and sometimes dissolve ear wax. Although ear wax drops can be an effective, self-sufficient treatment for ear wax, they are more often used before some other form of treatment for ear wax such as ear syringing or ear irrigation. This medicine is absorbed by ear wax, aiding in thinning and softening it in the process. It also lubricates the inner layers of the skin lining the ear canal, enabling its movement towards the entrance of the ear canal. This helps in getting rid of the earwax without pain and discomfort.

Side effects of Waxrid Ear Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Waxrid

Headache
Sleepiness

How to use Waxrid Ear Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside ear.

How Waxrid Ear Drop works

Waxrid Ear Drop is a combination of four medicines: Benzocaine, Chlorbutol, Paradichlorobenzene and Turpentine Oil. Benzocaine is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain which decreases sensation of pain. Chlorbutol is a preservative. Paradichlorobenzene is an ear wax softener which dissolves the ear wax while exerting antibacterial and antifungal actions. Turpentine Oil is a lubricant.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Waxrid Ear Drop during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Waxrid Ear Drop should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Waxrid Ear Drop?

If you miss a dose of Waxrid Ear Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Waxrid Ear Drop

₹63.9/Ear Drop

Curewax Ear Drop

Leeford Healthcare Ltd

₹70.31/ear drop

8% costlier

Quick tips

Waxrid Ear Drop must be used as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to prevent contamination.
Do not use the medicine for a longer time without doctor consultation.
Make sure not to use the open bottle more than 4 weeks.

Fact Box

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Therapeutic Class

OTOLOGICALS

User feedback

Patients taking Waxrid Ear Drop

Thrice A Day

62%

Four Times A *

15%

Once A Day

15%

Twice A Day

*Four Times A Day

What are you using Waxrid Ear Drop for?

Others

83%

Pain relief

17%

How much was the improvement?

Average

50%

Excellent

33%

Poor

17%

What were the side-effects while using Waxrid Ear Drop?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Waxrid Ear Drop?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

Please rate Waxrid Ear Drop on price

Average

44%

Expensive

33%

Not Expensive

22%

FAQs

Is it safe to use Waxrid Ear Drop in children?

Consult your doctor before using Waxrid Ear Drop in children under the age of 12.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Waxrid Ear Drop?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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