How to Use Carbamide Peroxide Drops

Carbamide peroxide drops are an over-the-counter product designed to remove excessive buildup of wax inside the ears. The peroxide contained in the drops begins to foam when it comes into contact with the ear wax which softens and dissolves it. Although some ear wax buildup is normal, excessive amounts of wax can cause health problems such as the loss of hearing. Carbamide peroxide ear drops should be used twice daily unless otherwise instructed by a physician.

Things You'll Need

• Carbamide peroxide drops
• Soap
• Water
• Bed or floor
• Cotton balls
• Another person

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Instructions

• 1

  Hold the container of carbamide peroxide ear drops in your hand for two to three minutes before using it to warm it up. Some people experience a slight dizziness if the cold liquid is poured into the ear.

• 2

  Wash your hands with soap and water before applying the ear drops.

• 3

  Lie down on a bed, or the floor, so that you are on your side with your ear pointing towards the ceiling.

• 4

  Squeeze the top bulb of the dropper to suck fluid up into the dropper. Place five to 10 drops of the carbamide peroxide solution into the ear. Remain on your side for one to two minutes to allow the drops to being working. Place a cotton ball into the ear and sit up.

• 5

  Turn over onto your other side and repeat the process of applying drops into the opposite ear.