Cerumen Removal Products

Assessment of ototoxicity of intratympanic administration of Auralgan in a chinchilla animal model

“…3 Chemically similar products are sold under various commercial names in North America such as Aurodex, Auroto, A/B otic drops as topical analgesic and ceruminolytic. 7,8 As per the products website and package indication, the recommended dose is a few drops 3 to 4 times daily. 4 The proposed mechanisms of action for Auralgan are the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory effects of antipyrine and anesthetic effects of benzocaine.…”

Cleaning Earwax Impaction

“…8,9 Mineral oils, olive oil, enzyme solutions, 3% hydrogen peroxide, 5% to 10% sodium bicarbonate solutions, and water are some options. 10-14 Some of the drops may cause irritation of the canal and contact dermatitis. For that reason, some ENT doctors use them only in the clinic and following the intervention they wash the canal with saline.…”

Ototoxicity of baby oil in a chinchilla animal model

“…A lot of these are available over the counter with patients having direct access to them; baby oil is one of the common ear wax softeners in this category [1]. It acts as a cerumenolytic, softening wax and lubricating the external auditory canal, thereby making its removal easy [2].…”