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CVS Health Earwax Removal Drops Earwax Removal Aid

Dosage form
SOLUTION/ DROPS
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Label updated
2024-06-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE
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Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Carbamide peroxide 6.5%

Purpose

Earwax removal aid

Uses

for occasional use as an aid to soften, loosen, and remove excessive earwax

Warnings

For use in the ear only

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • ear drainage or discharge 
  • ear pain
  •  irritation, or rash in the ear
  • dizziness
  • an injury or perforation (hole) of the ear drum
  • recently had ear surgery

When using this product

avoid contact with the eyes

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you need to use for more than 4 days 
  • excessive earwax remains after use of this product

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

FOR USE IN THE EAR ONLY

Adults and children over 12 years of age:

  • Tilt head sideways and place 5 to 10 drops into ear
  • Tip of applicator should not enter ear canal
  • Keep drops in ear for several minutes by keeping head tilted or placing cotton in the ear
  • Use twice daily for up to 4 days if needed, or as directed by a doctor 
  • Any wax remaining after treatment may be removed by gently flushing the ear with warm water, using a soft rubber bulb ear syringe 
  • Children under 12 years:consult a doctor
Other information
  • Avoid exposing bottle to excessive heat and direct sunlight
  • Store bottle in the outer carton
  • Store at 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
  • Keep cap on bottle when not in use 
  • Product foams on contact with earwax due to release of oxygen. There may be an associated crackling sound.
  • Do not use if tamper-evident safety seal is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, glycerin, propylene glycol, sodium citrate, sodium lauryl sulfate, water

Questions?

1-800-328-5890
Weekdays 8:30-5:00 CST

Package Labeling:

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DailyMed Set ID: 42a22e06-1b66-4359-852c-7c39e1b3940a · Version 1
NDC: 51316-822