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Exwax Ear Drop

Manufacturer :  Chem + Med Pharmaceuticals
Medicine Composition :  Benzocaine, Chlorbutol
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Exwax Ear Drop

Exwax Ear Drop is a mix of two drugs: Benzocaine and Chlorbutol. Benzocaine is a neighborhood analgesic. It performs its action by obstructing torment signals from the nerves to mind which diminishes the impression of torment. Chlorbutol is an additive.

This prescription is for external use only. Take it in the portion and span as recommended by your specialist. Check the mark for bearings before use. Hold the dropper near the ear without contacting it. Delicately press the dropper and spot the drug inside the ear.

Exwax Ear Drop is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Exwax Ear Drop which are as follows: allergy, hypersensitivity, etc. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingre­dients of this medication.

    What are the uses of Exwax Ear Drop

    • Ear Infection (Otitis Media)

    What are the contraindications of Exwax Ear Drop ?

    • Allergy

      Avoid this medication if you are allergic to it or any of its constituents.

    What are the side effects of Exwax Ear Drop ?

    Key highlights of Exwax Ear Drop

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      The medicine is suggested to be ignored by breastfeeding mothers as there is a possibility of side-effects on infant. You should consult your doctor to evaluate the potential benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Take the missed dose as soon as possible and avoid taking it if its almost time for the other dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      A doctor should be consulted immediately if such a situation is suspected.

    How does this medication work?

    Exwax Ear Drop is a local anesthetic that acts as analgesic. It binds reversibly to sodium channels and decreases neuron permeability to sodium ions. This inhibits neuronal membrane depolarization, which stops nerve impulse initiation and conduction.

      FAQs about Exwax Ear Drop

      • Ques : What is Exwax Ear Drop?

        Ans : Benzocaine is a salt which performs its action by obstructing pain signals from the peripheral nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain. Benzocaine is used to treat conditions such as Local anesthesia of oral and pharyngeal mucous membranes, Ear ache, Surgical or procedural local anesthesia, and Anesthesia for hemorrhoids.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Exwax Ear Drop?

        Ans : Benzocaine is a salt, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Local anesthesia of oral and pharyngeal mucous membranes, Ear ache, Surgical or procedural local anesthesia, and Anesthesia for hemorrhoids.The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Benzocaine to avoid undesirable effects.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Exwax Ear Drop?

        Ans : Benzocaine is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Benzocaine which are as follows: Methemoglobinemia, Seizures, Coma, Irregular heartbeat, Respiratory depression, Contact dermatitis, and Anaphylaxis. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Benzocaine.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Exwax Ear Drop?

        Ans : Benzocaine should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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