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Wax Away Earwax Removal Aid

Dosage form
SOLUTION/ DROPS
Labeler
McKeon Products Inc
Label updated
2026-02-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE
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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 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
  • Keep cap in bottle when not in use
  • Ear drops foam on contact with earwax due to release of oxygen. There may be a mild crackling sound.
Inactive ingredients
  • anhydrous citric acid, glycerin, propylene glycol, sodium citrate, sodium lauryl sulfate, water
Questions or comments?

Call (586) 427-7560 during business hours (EST)

Product label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 8e6c8bf3-d3ec-4605-b8e5-47612f94db89 · Version 1
NDC: 66354-005