Cerumin is a remedy to remove excess wax from the ear, which can be purchased without a prescription at any pharmacy. Its active ingredients are hydroxyquinoline, which has antifungal and disinfectant action and trolamine, which helps to soften and dissolve the accumulated wax inside the ears.
To use, Cerumin should be dripped into the ear, about 3 times a day, for the period of time indicated by the doctor.
How it works
Cerumin has hydroxyquinoline in its composition, which is an agent with disinfectant action, which also acts as a fungistatic, and trolamine, which is an emulsifier of fats and wax, which helps to remove the cerumen.
How to use
About 5 drops of Cerumin should be dripped into the ear, then cover with a piece of cotton moistened with the same product. This remedy should be allowed to act for about 5 minutes and, during this period, the person should remain lying down, with the affected ear upwards, for a better performance of the product.
It is advisable to use Cerumin 3 times a day, for the period of time indicated by the doctor.
Who should not use
The use of Cerumin is not indicated in case of ear infection, which generates symptoms such as earache, fever and bad smell in the region, especially if you have pus.
In addition, it is also not indicated for pregnant women or for people who have suffered an allergic reaction when using this product previously or in case of perforation of the eardrum. Learn how to identify a perforated eardrum.
Possible side effects
After using Cerumin and removing excess wax from the ears, it is common to experience symptoms such as mild redness and itching in the ear, but if these symptoms become very intense or if others appear, you should immediately go to the doctor.
