Carbamide Peroxide Otic

Carbamide Peroxide Otic is an over-the-counter medication used for softening, loosening, and removal of ear wax.

• Carbamide Peroxide Otic is available under the following different brand names: Debrox, Murine Ear Wax Removal, Auro Ear Drops, ERO Ear

Adult and pediatric dosage

Ear drops

• 6.5%
• 10%

Softening, Loosening, & Removing Excessive Ear Wax

Adult dosage

• Instill 5-10 drops in the ear canal twice daily; not to exceed use beyond 4 days
• Keep drops in the ear for several minutes by tilting the head sideways and placing cotton in the ear

Pediatric dosage

• Children below 12 years: Instill 1-5 drops  in the ear canal twice daily
• Children above 12 years: Instill 5-10 drops  in the ear canal twice daily
• Keep drops in the ear for several minutes by tilting the head sideways and placing cotton in the ear
• Not to exceed use beyond 4 days

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

Common side effects of Carbamide Peroxide Otic include:

• minor irritation,
• rash, or
• redness.

Serious side effects of Carbamide Peroxide Otic include:

• hives,
• difficult breathing,
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• rash, or
• severe dizziness.

Rare side effects of Carbamide Peroxide Otic include:

• none 

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur as a result of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

• Carbamide Peroxide Otic has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs.
• Carbamide Peroxide Otic has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs.
• Carbamide Peroxide Otic has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs.
• Carbamide Peroxide Otic has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your health care professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions, concerns.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity
• Perforated tympanic membrane, discharge or pain, irritation or rash in the ear, use in the eye

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Carbamide Peroxide Otic?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Carbamide Peroxide Otic?”

Cautions

• Patient instructions: do not use if ear drainage, discharge, pain, irritation, or rash occurs
• If dizzy, consult a healthcare professional
• Do not use if perforation or injury of eardrum exists or after ear surgery unless directed to do so
• Do not generally use for above 4 days
• May flush remaining wax out with warm water and rubber ear syringe
• Not for use as OTC medication for patients below 2 years

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks during pregnancy
• Lactation
  • Safe to use during pregnancy