Excessive, hardened ear wax is quite common. It causes problems when it builds up and blocks the ear canal. The first symptom is usually a feeling of discomfort and fullness in the ear. This can become painful and cause dizziness and some loss of hearing if left untreated. Earwax usually falls out on its own. If it does not and blocks your ear, put 2 to 3 drops of medical grade olive or almond oil in your ear 3 to 4 times a day. Do this for 3 to 5 days. Otex is a trusted brand that is commonly used for ear wax removal.
You can find more information on ear wax build up on the NHS website, click here.
What is Otex?
With Otex, the removal of ear wax is easier, and in many cases avoids the need for ear syringing. The active ingredient is urea hydrogen peroxide. It works by breaking down the ear wax into small pieces.
Different Otex Products
OTEX have produced a choice of four simple, effective ways to help treat problematic ear wax.
1. OTEX express - work by breaking hardened ear wax into pieces so it can fall more easily from the ear. The drops come in a 10ml easy squeeze bottle – plenty for one treatment
2. OTEX express Combi Pack - With effective ear wax treatment drops and a simple to use bulb syringe, the Otex Express Combi Pack is everything you need to be clear to hear in one handy pack. Otex Express Ear Drops break up and disperse ear wax. Easy-to-use bulb syringe gently cleanses your ear. It’s the complete ear wax treatment kit.
3. OTEX Olive Oil - are a simple and effective way to help remove hardened ear wax. Medicinal grade olive oil, clinically recommended. Natural olive oil gently softens and helps remove hardened ear wax. Makes syringing easier, where necessary.
4. OTEX Sodium Bicarbonate - are specially formulated to soften and help remove hardened ear wax. Sodium Bicarbonate drops are a gentle and effective way to soften ear wax. Sodium Bicarbonate is clinically recommended.
Can I Use These Ear drops If I am Pregnant or Breastfeeding?
OTEX can be used during pregnancy and while breast-feeding. The ingredients have been in widespread use in this and similar preparations for many years, without reports of problems.
More information on Otex can be found from the Otex patient information leaflet, click here
Where can I Buy one?
PPRX offers some of the best discounts on the Otex range. Shop via the online store, click here.
OTEX is also available on most good pharmacies and healthcare aisles in supermarkets.
You can also get more information about Otex or ear wax or any other health related issue from our pharmacists free online, here.
References
https://www.otexear.com/
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/299/pil
https://patient.info/medicine/sodium-bicarbonate-ear-drops
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6492540/
This article is general information, not medical advice, and doesn't replace a consultation. Whether a treatment is right for you — and at what dose — is a decision made with a PPRX clinician who reviews your history.