Atwax Ear Drop
Atwax 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.
Atwax Ear Drop
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About This Medicine
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Atwax 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.
Atwax 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 Atwax 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.
This medicine is generally safe to use and has minimal side effects. However, if you experience any side effects such as rashes, irritation, or any other symptoms which you think are due to this medicine, consult your doctor.
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.
03Uses
Treatment of Softening of earwax
04How To Use
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.
05How It Works
Atwax 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.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Atwax Ear Drop?
A: If you miss a dose of Atwax Ear Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Softening of earwax
Atwax 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.
08Side Effects
No common side effects seen
09Safety Information
Alcohol:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Atwax Ear Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Atwax Ear Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:
No interaction found/established
Kidney:
No interaction found/established
Liver:
No interaction found/established
10Drug Tips
Atwax 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.
References
Sources and references
ScienceDirect. Benzocaine. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
ScienceDirect. Chlorbutol. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
ScienceDirect. Paradichlorobenzene. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
ScienceDirect. Turpentine Oil. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
PubChem. Benzocaine. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
PubChem. Chlorobutanol. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
