How to use Otex Sodium Bicarbonate Ear Drops

  1. Tilt head, squeeze drops into ear

    Tilt your head and gently squeeze 3 to 4 drops into the ear without touching the ear with the end of the dropper.

  2. Leave for a few minutes

    Keep head tilted, leave for a few minutes, wipe any surplus with a tissue. Repeat in the other ear if necessary.

  3. Perform twice daily

    Perform twice daily for up to 5 days.

Always read the pack label and leaflet before using any Otex product.

IMPORTANT The information on this website is intended for general guidance only. If you are concerned about the health of your ears or have a history of ear problems always ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse for advice.

Frequently asked questions

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Simply tilt head and gently squeeze 3 to 4 drops into the ear without touching the ear with the end of the dropper. Leave for a few minutes and then wipe surplus with tissue. Repeat once or twice daily, if necessary, up to 5 days while symptoms clear.
Do not use Otex Sodium Bicarbonate Ear Drops if: Please refer to section 2 of the Patient Information Leaflet.

Otex Sodium Bicarbonate Ear Drops are a gentle and effective way to soften ear wax.

Otex Sodium Bicarbonate Ear Drops contains sodium bicarbonate, glycerol, dichlorobenzyl alcohol, and purified water.

Twice daily for up to 5 days.