Hydrogen peroxide, a common cerumenolytic, bubbles after being administered into a person's ear.
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A cerumenolytic is an ear wax (cerumen) softening agent. Common cerumenolytics such as hydrogen peroxide and hydrogen peroxide - urea (also called carbamide peroxide) are topical preparations used to facilitate the removal of ear wax. Their side effects tend to be mild, including ear discomfort, transient loss of hearing, dizziness, and local irritation.
A cerumenolytic is an ear wax (cerumen) softening agent. Common cerumenolytics such as hydrogen peroxide and hydrogen peroxide - urea (also called carbamide...
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and manual removal is equivocal. Commercially or commonly available cerumenolytics include: Any of a number of types of oil Urea hydrogen peroxide (6.5%)...
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