Perroxy Ear Drops

Description

What is carbamide peroxide? Carbamide peroxide ear drops is used to soften and loosen ear wax, making it easier to remove.
What is the most important information I should know about carbamide peroxide?
– You should not use this medication if you have a ruptured ear drum.
– Do not use this medication in a child younger than 12 years old without the advice of a doctor.
– You may hear a bubbling sound inside your ear after using carbamide peroxide ear drops. This is caused by the foaming action of carbamide peroxide, which helps break up the wax inside your ear.
– Call your doctor if your ear symptoms do not improve after treatment, or if they get worse.
– Stop using carbamide peroxide and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as dizziness, ear pain or other irritation, decreased hearing for a prolonged period of time, or discharge or bleeding from the ear.
What should I discuss with my doctor before using carbamide peroxide?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to carbamide peroxide, or if you have any signs of ear infection or injury such as:
• ear pain, itching, or other irritation.
• drainage or discharge from the ear.
• bleeding from the ear.
• Recently had ear surgery.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
How should I use carbamide peroxide?
– Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
– The usual dose of this medication for children is 1 to 5 drops per ear twice daily. The usual dose for adults is 5 to 10 drops per ear twice daily.
– After using the ear drops, stay lying down or with your head tilted for at least 5 minutes. You may use a small piece of cotton ball to plug the ear and keep the medicine from draining out.
– Do not place the dropper tip into your ear, or allow the tip to touch any surface. It may become contaminated.
– Wipe the tip of the medicine bottle with a clean tissue. Do not wash the dropper tip.
– Do not use carbamide peroxide for longer than 4 days in a row and to be followed by ear washing to prevent ear inflammation.
– Call your doctor if your ear symptoms do not improve after treatment, or if they get worse.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since carbamide peroxide is used as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are using the medication regularly, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
An overdose of carbamide peroxide is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms.
What should I avoid while using carbamide peroxide?
Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using this medication.

Carbamide peroxide side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty in breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using carbamide peroxide and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
• dizziness;
• ear pain, itching, or other irritation.
• discharge or bleeding from the ear.
• decreased hearing for a prolonged period of time.
Less serious side effects may include:
• temporary decrease in hearing after using the ear drops.
• mild feeling of fullness in the ear.
• mild itching inside the ear.
What other drugs will affect carbamide peroxide?
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or as injection will have an effect on carbamide peroxide. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
PACKING:
A carton box containing a plastic dropper of 15 ml solution and a pamphlet.
STORAGE:
Keep at a temperature not exceeding 30C.
Keep out of reach of children.