What is Exterol?
Exterol is ear drops designed to help to clear blocked ears by softening hardened ear wax. This makes removing ear wax from your ears a lot easier, helping the wax to clear from your ears by itself. Ideal for those who suffer from blocked ears due to dry or hardened ear wax.
What happens when your ears are blocked with wax?
When your ear is blocked with earwax you may experience some symptoms that you may not expect. These symptoms can include:
- Dizziness
- Itchiness
- High pitched sounds in the ear (tinnitus)
- Earache
- Ear infection
- Difficulty hearing
How will these ear drops help to remove ear wax?
Exterol contains the active ingredient urea hydrogen peroxide, which helps to remove hardened ear wax from your ears. It does this by breaking down the earwax into smaller pieces, helping it to move out from the ear naturally or preparing it to be syringed away by a doctor or nurse.
How to use Exterol ear drops.
Tilt your head to one side, making sure that the ear you wish to treat is facing up. Using the applicator nozzle, squeeze 4 or 5 Exterol ear drops into the ear. Keep your head tilted to the side for a few minutes, so drops have a chance to work their way into the ear. Wipe any drops that have leaked out of the ear with a tissue or cotton wool. Repeat in the other ear if necessary. For best results, use Exterol once or twice a day for 3 – 4 days.
Why do I have to answer questions to buy this product?
You do not need a prescription for Exterol, however, you will be asked to complete a short medical questionnaire by your Chemist-4-U pharmacist before we can take your order. This includes some simple questions that all pharmacies legally are required to ask before supplying this kind of product. This helps our pharmacy team to be sure that this product is the best choice for you.
When should Exterol not be used?
Do not use Exterol ear drops if you are allergic to urea hydrogen peroxide or any of the other listed ingredients. Avoid getting this product into your eyes, if you accidentally get drops into your eyes, make sure to rinse with water immediately. Do not use Exterol if:
- You have a history of ear problems.
- You are using other ear drops.
- You are using other in-ear devices, such as a hearing aid.
- Your eardrum is or has been damaged.
- You suffer from dizziness.
- You have tried to remove your earwax using fingernails, a cotton bud, or any other implements. This could have damaged the lining of your ear canal, causing swelling or infection.
- You have had your ear syringed within the past 2 – 3 days.
Important Information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist-4-U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
