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Sodium Bicarbonate [Ear Preparations] ear drops are used to help soften hardened ear wax in the ear canal and to help get it out.
Pharmacology
Ear wax often blocks the external auditory meatus of the ear. It contains less than 50% fatty matter, which comes from the secretions of the sebaceous ceruminous glands. Most of the wax is made up of desquamated epithelium, foreign matter and shed hairs. This non-fatty material forms a matrix that holds the granules of fatty matter together, and that is what makes the ceruminous mass.
Oils or solvents bind the mass more firmly together. Aqueous solutions behave differently: if they can penetrate the matrix, they break the ceruminous mass apart. Sodium bicarbonate ear drops work in this way. They dissolve the wax rapidly by getting into the dry matrix of the ceruminous mass, and they reduce the solid ear wax to semi-solid debris. It is a quicker and more effective method of wax removal.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Step 1: To use Sodium Bicarbonate ear drops, tilt your head and gently squeeze 3 to 4 drops into the affected ear. Don't let the end of the dropper touch the ear. Step 2: Keep your head tilted and let the solution stay in the ear for 5 to 10 minutes, then wipe off any extra with a tissue. Repeat in the other ear if necessary. Step 3: Do this 1 to 2 times daily for up to 5 days. Adult application: tilt your head to one side so the ear faces up, then gently pull the ear lobe up and backward. This applies to adults and to children older than 3 years. Pediatric application: for pediatric patients, gently pull the ear lobe down and backward.
Side Effects
Sodium Bicarbonate [Ear Preparations] ear drops can sometimes dry out the ear canal, but this is rarely a problem. Other side effects are unlikely. If anything about the drops worries you, talk to your doctor.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Don't use Sodium Bicarbonate ear preparations if you've had an allergic (hypersensitive) reaction to them or to any of their ingredients. Take care too if you have a history of ear problems, or if your ear drum is damaged or has been damaged in the past.
Contraindications
Don't use Sodium Bicarbonate ear drops if the eardrum is perforated, if the ear is inflamed, or if you have had ear surgery recently. The same applies to anyone who is known to be allergic to Sodium Bicarbonate or to any other ingredient in the ear drops.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Sodium Bicarbonate ear drops can be used during pregnancy and while breast-feeding. The ingredients have been used widely for many years and no problems have been reported. That said, safety trials have not been done.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
Don't worry if you've used too much Sodium Bicarbonate ear drops. Just wipe away any extra that runs out of the ear with a tissue.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Store below 30°C and protect from light. Keep out of the reach of children.
Common questions about Waxnil 5%
What is Waxnil 5% Ear Drop?
Waxnil 5% Ear Drop is a medicine that contains Sodium Bicarbonate [Ear Preparations]. It is made by Square Pharmaceuticals PLC, Pabna. It belongs to the Miscellaneous topical agents group of medicines.
What is Waxnil used for?
Sodium Bicarbonate [Ear Preparations] ear drops are used to help soften hardened ear wax in the ear canal and to help get it out.
What are the side effects of Waxnil?
Sodium Bicarbonate [Ear Preparations] ear drops can sometimes dry out the ear canal, but this is rarely a problem. Other side effects are unlikely.
Can I take Waxnil during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Sodium Bicarbonate ear drops can be used during pregnancy and while breast-feeding. The ingredients have been used widely for many years and no problems have been reported. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Waxnil?
Don't worry if you've used too much Sodium Bicarbonate ear drops. Just wipe away any extra that runs out of the ear with a tissue. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Waxnil?
Store below 30°C and protect from light. Keep out of the reach of children.
Do I need a prescription for Waxnil?
Waxnil is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.