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Excessive accumulation of earwax leads to many discomforts, causes hearing loss, greatly affects life. Then over-the-counter earwax drops are an effective solution to the problem. One of the most common ear drops on the market today is Debrox. So what is Debrox and how is it used?
1. What is Debrox?
Debrox medicine has the main ingredient is carbamide peroxide, also known as urea peroxide (urea). This medication is used to treat earwax buildup. Debrox drops help soften, loosen and remove earwax.
Excessive earwax accumulation can clog the ear canal and cause hearing loss. Debrox works by releasing oxygen and begins to foam on contact with the skin. The foaming helps break down and remove earwax. However, a doctor should be consulted before using Debrox in children under 12 years of age.
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2. How to use Debrox
Debrox medicine is only available for use in the ear. Instilled in the ear approximately twice daily or as directed by your doctor, do not use Debrox for more than 4 days in a row unless directed by your doctor. Users can refer to the instruction sheet for using Debrox medicine attached to the packaging. To ensure that the correct amount of Debrox is administered and to avoid touching the tip of the dropper to the ear, the user should ask someone else to do the instillation if possible. To reduce the risk of dizziness due to the temperature of the medicine being too low, the user should hold the Debrox container in their hand for a few minutes to warm the medicine.
The correct way to instill Debrox starts with washing hands with soap. To avoid contamination of the Debrox bottle, the user should not touch the dropper tip or let the tip of the tube touch the ear or any other surface. The user needs to lie on his or her side or tilt the head completely to one side so that the affected ear is facing up.
Hold the dropper directly above the ear and place 5-10 drops into the ear canal. To help Debrox drop completely into the ear, adults can combine pulling the earlobe up and pulling back, for children, it is necessary to keep the earlobe pulled down and pulled back.
After instilling Debrox, the patient needs to keep the head tilted for a few minutes or insert a soft cotton plug into the ear. If earwax remains after treatment with Debrox, the patient can remove the earwax by gently rinsing the ear with warm water or using a rubber squeeze tube according to the doctor's instructions (if available). Do not wash the dropper containing Debrox after use. Avoid getting Debrox in your eyes, if this happens, rinse your eyes quickly with clean water several times. If handwax accumulation persists after 4 days of using Debrox or if it worsens, the person should seek immediate medical attention.
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3. Side effects of the drug Debrox
Side effects do not usually occur with Debrox . If the doctor has instructed the patient to use Debrox, remember that they have judged that the benefits always outweigh the risk of side effects so users can use the drug with peace of mind.
Debrox very rarely causes a very serious allergic reaction with symptoms including: rash, itching, swelling of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness, trouble breathing.
4. Notes when using Debrox
Before using Debrox, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have a history of allergy to the drug or any other allergies. Other ear problems should also be reported such as: ear discharge, ear infection, pain, rash, trauma, recent ear surgery, perforated eardrum, dizziness...
Cho Your doctor will know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Debrox. If you miss a Debrox drop, use it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, do not take a double dose. Debrox should be stored at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, heat sources, children and pets.
Debrox drops help soften, loosen and remove earwax. In order for the drug to work best, the patient needs to take the drug according to the prescription, when there are abnormal signs, it is necessary to go to the medical center as soon as possible for examination and treatment.
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Reference source: webmd.com
