How to Use Debrox Earwax Removal

At-home care is commonly used to remove the buildup of wax that impacts your ears, causing unpleasant symptoms such as earache or plugged-up ears, hearing loss, tinnitus, itching, odor and discharge. Debrox Drops, a nonprescription earwax removal aid, uses carbamide peroxide as its active ingredient 1. Carbamide peroxide, says the American Academy of Otolaryngology, is a detergent drop that softens earwax. Debrox Drops are approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for use in people aged 12 and over. If treating someone under the age of 12, first consult with a physician.

Apply five to 10 drops of Debrox Drops in the afflicted ear. According to the manufacturer, when the carbamide peroxide in this product makes contact with earwax, it releases oxygen, which creates a foam. You may hear crackling and popping sounds after using Debrox.

Use Debrox Drops two times a day for no longer than four days, or longer if your doctor advises prolonged use. This should sufficiently remove earwax, but if you still notice symptoms of impaction, proceed to Step 3.

Flush the ear with warm water. Irrigation can be performed at home using a bulb syringe or device manufactured for this purpose, says the AAO. Warm the water to body temperature first to prevent vertigo.