Carbamide Peroxide
Key points
- CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE (Auroreg; Ear Drops, Debroxreg;, E.R.Oreg; Drops, Murinereg; Ear Drops) is used to soften and help remove ear wax.
- Carbamide peroxide ear solution is only for use in the outer ear canal.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose.
- Carbamide peroxide ear solution does not interact with other medicines.
Carbamide Peroxide ear solution
What is carbamide peroxide ear solution? CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE (Auroreg; Ear Drops, Debroxreg;, E.R.Oreg; Drops, Murinereg; Ear Drops) is used to soften and help remove ear wax. Generic carbamide peroxide ear solution is available.
What should my health care professional know before I use carbamide peroxide ear solution?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- dizziness
- ear discharge
- ear pain, irritation or rash
- fever
- infection
- perforated eardrum (hole in eardrum)
- an unusual or allergic reaction to carbamide peroxide, glycerin, hydrogen peroxide, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Carbamide peroxide ear solution is only for use in the outer ear canal. Follow the directions carefully. Wash hands before and after use. The solution may be warmed by holding the bottle in the hand for 1-2 minutes. Lie with the affected ear facing upward. Place the proper number of drops into the ear canal. After the drops are instilled, remain lying with the affected ear upward for 5 minutes to help the drops stay in the ear canal. A cotton pledget may be gently inserted at the ear opening for no longer than 5-10 minutes to ensure retention. Repeat, if necessary, for the opposite ear. Do not touch the tip of the dropper to the ear, fingertips, or other surface. Do not rinse the dropper after use; keep container tightly closed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose.
What drug(s) may interact with carbamide peroxide ear solution?
Carbamide peroxide ear solution does not interact with other medicines.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines that you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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