Otex Express
Ear Drops

• Overview and contents

  • A clinically proven, dual-action formula that effectively breaks down hardened ear wax and helps disperse it from the ear.
  • In many cases, avoids the need for syringing / microsuction.
  • Comes in a 10 ml easy-squeeze bottle for easy application.
  • Available off the shelf in pharmacies, online, and in the healthcare aisle in supermarkets.
  • Has a clear, straw-coloured solution.
  • The therapeutic ingredient is urea hydrogen peroxide.

• How to store

  • Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
  • Do not use after the use by date shown on the bottle and the carton. The use by date refers to the last day of that month.
  • Once opened, do not keep the bottle for longer than 4 weeks.
  • Store below 25°C in a cool place and keep out of sunlight.
  • Store the bottle upright in the outer carton to avoid spillage.
  • Always replace the cap tightly after use.
  • Store the bottle upright in the outer carton to avoid spillage.
  • Medical products such as this should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of products no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

• Precautions and warnings before use

  Do not use Otex Express Ear Drops:

  • If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to urea hydrogen peroxide, 8-hydroxyquinoline or glycerol.
  • If you have a history of ear problems, unless used under the close supervision of your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
  • If you are also putting anything else in the ear (such as other ear drops or a hearing aid).
  • If your ear drum is (or has been) damaged.
  • If you suffer from dizziness.
  • If there is anything else wrong with your ear - such as pain, swelling, discharge, infection or tinnitus (ringing sounds in the ear).
  • If you have tried to remove the ear wax using fingernails, cotton buds or other implements. (This is because you might have damaged the delicate inner lining of the ear, leading to swelling or infection.) This could make it painful to use the ear drops.
  • If you have had your ear syringed in the last 2 to 3 days – this could also make it painful to use the eardrops.

  Special Care:

  Consult a doctor if unsure and avoid getting the drops in your eyes.

  Potential Side Effects:

  Like all ear drops, Otex Express Ear Drops can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

  • A temporary mild bubbling sensation in the ear can occur (due to the release of oxygen as the drops break down the ear wax).
  • The ear drops can make the symptoms of excessive ear wax worse, including some discomfort, irritation or pain, loss of hearing, dizziness and tinnitus (ringing sound in the ear).
  • Very rarely, an unpleasant taste has been reported. Stop using the ear drops immediately if this happens and tell your doctor.
  • Stop using this product and tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
    • symptoms persist or,
    • if any of the side effects get serious or you notice any other side effects not mentioned in the Instructions for Use leaflet.

Usage Instructions

• How should you use Otex Express Ear Drops?

  Simply tilt head and squeeze up to 5 drops into the ear, leave for a few minutes and then wipe away any surplus with a tissue. This procedure should be repeated once or twice daily while your symptoms clear. Treatment usually takes 3-4 days, after which you should notice a reduction in ear discomfort. Do not use Otex Express Ear Drops if: Please refer to section 2 of the Instructions for Use.

• How long should you use Otex Express Ear Drops for?

  Treatment usually takes 3-4 days.

• How does Otex Express Ear Drops remove ear wax?

  Otex Express Ear Drops work by breaking hardened ear wax into pieces so it can fall more easily from the ear.

Safety and Precautions

• Can Otex Express Ear Drops be used during pregnancy/breast-feeding?

  There are no specific restrictions to using the ear drops during pregnancy or breast-feeding. The ingredients have been in widespread use in this way for many years without reports of problems. However, safety trials have not been conducted.

• Can Otex Express Ear Drops be used if you suffer with tinnitus?

  If you are suffering from any other ear problem, you should not use Otex unless under supervision from your doctor.

• Can Otex Express Ear Drops be used on children?

  Young children tend not to suffer with impacted ear wax, so it's a good idea to seek expert medical advice from a doctor.

• Can Otex Express Ear Drops be used with grommets?

  No, Otex is only for use in the treatment of impacted ear wax in the ear canal where the eardrum is intact. Grommets pass through the eardrum and may allow something put in the external ear canal to enter the middle ear.

• Can Otex Express Ear Drops be used before syringing?

  Published clinical trials have demonstrated that recent use of Otex (for up to 3 to 4 days before syringing) can make ear syringing much easier, and in some cases can avoid the need for syringing altogether. It should not be necessary to use any ear wax remover drops soon after syringing because it generally takes a few months for new wax to build up. If the problem recurs much sooner than this, you should seek medical advice because this should not normally happen.

• Can Otex Express Ear Drops be used with a hearing aid?

  If you are using a hearing aid then you should not use Otex. It is advisable to seek expert medical advice if you have a history of any other ear problems.

Product Contents

• What does Otex Express Ear Drops contain?

  Otex Express Ear Drops contains urea hydrogen peroxide, 8-hydroxyquinoline and glycerol.

Animal Welfare and Ingredients

• Has Otex Express Ear Drops been tested on animals?

  No. Otex has, however, been tested on human patients suffering from ear wax problems, in clinical trials.

• Does Otex Express Ear Drops contain any animal derivative?

  No, none of the ingredients of Otex are of animal origin.

• Does Otex Express Ear Drops contain any nut derivative?

  No, none of the ingredients of Otex contain any nut derivative.