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Waxsol Ear Drops 10ml are gentle docusate sodium ear drops that soften and break down hardened earwax for easier natural clearance. Commonly recommended by GPs and audiologists before ear syringing or microsuction, and as first-line treatment for earwax-related hearing loss and ear discomfort.
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Waxsol Ear Drops soften and disperse hardened ear wax so it can clear on its own or be removed safely by a nurse or doctor. The active is docusate sodium 0.5% w/v in a water-miscible base, which is a wetting agent rather than an oil: it works its way into the wax and breaks it up instead of simply coating it. This 10ml bottle is a two-dose system, designed to be used on two consecutive nights.
How Waxsol works
Ear wax is not simply greasy, it is a compacted mix of secretions and shed skin. Docusate sodium is a surfactant: it lowers surface tension so water can penetrate the plug, which swells and crumbles it apart rather than dissolving it. That is why an oil-based drop and a docusate drop behave differently, and why Waxsol is often the one used in the two nights before a syringing or microsuction appointment.
It also explains the most common complaint. As the plug takes on water it swells before it clears, so hearing can feel more blocked on the first night, not less. That is expected and it is not a sign the drops have failed.
How to use Waxsol ear drops
- Lie on your side with the affected ear facing up.
- Fill the ear canal with the drops, using enough to fill it rather than counting a fixed number.
- Stay on your side for a few minutes so the drops stay in place, then plug the ear loosely with cotton wool if you wish.
- Repeat on the second night. The pack is designed as two doses on two consecutive nights.
- Do not syringe the ear yourself. If wax needs removing, a nurse, doctor or audiologist does it.
Do not use Waxsol if you have a perforated eardrum, grommets or ear tubes, a discharging ear, or ear pain, or if you have had ear surgery, unless a doctor has told you to. Drops entering the middle ear through a perforation can cause harm. If you are not sure whether your eardrum is intact, get the ear looked at first.
Specifications
| Active | Docusate sodium 0.5% w/v |
| Base | Water miscible, with glycerine and water |
| Preservatives | Hydroxybenzoate esters 1.7mg/mL, phenoxyethanol 4.3mg/mL |
| Size | 10ml bottle |
| Course | Two doses, on two consecutive nights |
| Used for | Softening and dispersing hardened ear wax |
| Prescription | Not required |
If the ear is blocked because of water rather than wax, a drying drop is the right product instead, and an otoscope is what a clinician uses to see which it is. Browse the wider medical supplies range for ear care.
Waxsol FAQs
How long does Waxsol take to work?
It is used on two consecutive nights, and the wax usually clears over the following days rather than immediately. Many people are using it before a wax-removal appointment, in which case the job of the drops is simply to soften the plug enough for the clinician to remove it easily. If the ear is still blocked several days after the second dose, have it looked at rather than continuing.
Can I use Waxsol for 3 days, or more than twice?
The pack is designed as a two-dose course on two consecutive nights, and that is the direction to follow. Using it for longer without advice risks irritating the ear canal, and if two nights has not shifted the wax, the answer is usually a clinician rather than more drops. Ask your pharmacist before extending the course.
Can Waxsol cause hearing loss?
Feeling more blocked after the first dose is common and expected, because the wax absorbs water and swells before it breaks up. That is temporary. What is not expected is pain, discharge, ringing, dizziness or hearing that stays reduced once the wax has cleared, and any of those should be assessed promptly. Do not use the drops at all if you may have a perforated eardrum.
Can I use Waxsol during the day?
It is intended for use at night, lying down, because the drops need to stay in the canal long enough to penetrate the wax. Using it while upright and moving about mostly means it runs straight back out. If you need to use it during the day, lie on your side for several minutes afterwards.
Does Waxsol actually work?
Softening drops reliably make wax easier to remove, and that is what they are for. Whether the plug then clears by itself depends on how impacted it is. Treat the drops as preparation rather than as a guaranteed cure, and expect that a firmly impacted plug will still need syringing or microsuction.
Should I syringe my own ear afterwards?
No. Home syringing and cotton buds are the two most common ways people damage an ear canal or push wax further in. Softening drops at home, removal by a nurse, GP or audiologist, is the safe division of labour.
Always read the label and use only as directed. Do not use if the eardrum is perforated or if you have ear pain, discharge or grommets, unless directed by a doctor. If symptoms persist, consult your health professional. This information is a general guide and not medical advice. For poisoning advice in Australia, call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.
| Brand | Waxsol |
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