Auro Ear Drops is an earwax removal aid that you can purchase without a doctor's prescription. If your goal is to soften and remove excess earwax, Auro Ear Drops may be an appropriate over-the-counter solution. However, these drops do not help in every circumstance, and people with perforated ear drums or serious ear infections should not use them.
How It Works
Auro Ear Drops contain carbamide peroxide, an ingredient found in several over-the-counter drops, according to PDRhealth. The American Academy of Otolaryngology notes that carbamide peroxide is a detergent drop that softens and removes earwax.
Proper Use
PDRhealth advises speaking to your doctor before using Auro Ear Drops. If you wear a hearing aid, remove it before use. Use Auro Ear Drops while lying on your side or with your head tilted to expose the afflicted ear. Tug your earlobe back to straighten the ear canal before using the drops. You can keep your head tilted to the side for a few minutes or place a cotton ball in your ear to prevent leakage.
Side Effects
You might hear a fizzing sound after using Auro Ear Drops. Otherwise, Drugs.com notes, side effects aren't generally associated with carbomide peroxide solutions. As with any medication, you may have an allergic reaction to Auro Ear Drops. Call your doctor if you develop itching or hives, tightening of the chest, difficulty breathing or swelling in the face and throat.
What Is Next
Drugs.com says that Auro Ear Drops are used twice daily for four days, unless a doctor recommends otherwise. Remove earwax by flushing it out with a soft rubber bulb-tipped syringe if you have remaining blockage. Don't double up if you accidentally skip a dose. Don't use Auro Ear Drops for a longer period than your doctor advises or the manufacturer suggests.
Cautions and Considerations
Don't use Auro Ear Drops on children younger than 12 years, Drugs.com warns. If you're pregnant or nursing, consult your doctor first. PDRhealth notes that you shouldn't use Auro Ear Drops if you have an allergy to carbamide peroxide. Don't use Auro Ear Drops if you have a perforated eardrum, have had ear surgery, notice discharge in the affected ear or if you experience pain, rash or irritation of the ear.
What Medical Experts Say
A normal amount of earwax in your ear is necessary to protect from infection. However, if wax build-up is problematic, the Mayo Clinic states that your physician may advise using a carbamide peroxide drop every four to eight weeks. Carbamide peroxide can irritate your eardrum and ear canal.
