Exterol is an ear drop medicine containing urea hydrogen peroxide 5% w/w. It helps soften and break down hardened earwax by releasing oxygen within the wax, breaking it into smaller pieces so it can clear from the ear canal more easily — relieving the fullness, muffled hearing and discomfort that blocked ears can cause.
Key Benefits
- Helps soften and break down hardened earwax
- Contains urea hydrogen peroxide 5% w/w
- Suitable for adults, children and elderly people
- Useful where accumulated wax causes fullness, discomfort or reduced hearing
- Pharmacy-only medicine in Ireland
- Currently authorised and marketed in Ireland (PA23128/006/001)
How to Use
- Tilt the head and gently instil up to 5 drops into the affected ear.
- Keep the head tilted for several minutes to retain the drops.
- Wipe away any surplus with a tissue.
- Repeat once or twice daily for at least 3–4 days, or as directed by a doctor.
Do not plug the ear with loose cotton wool after applying. If hardened wax remains despite treatment, ask a doctor, nurse or pharmacist for advice.
A temporary bubbling sensation may occur as the drops act on the earwax — this is normal. Symptoms may occasionally appear slightly worse initially as the wax softens.
Patient Information Leaflet
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Do Not Use If You Have
- A known or suspected damaged or perforated eardrum
- Dizziness, ear pain, discharge, inflammation, infection or tinnitus
- A history of ear problems (unless a doctor advises otherwise)
Important Information
- Do not use immediately following ear syringing or after attempting to remove wax with cotton buds, fingernails or other implements.
- Do not use at the same time as another topical ear preparation.
- If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a pharmacist, GP or ENT specialist.
- Keep out of reach of children.