Care+ Extra Virgin Olive Oil Eardrops 10ml are olive oil drops that gently soften and help remove earwax. They come with a dropper for placing the oil in the ear, so you can treat earwax build-up at home without handling the oil directly.

Key Features

• Extra virgin olive oil: The drops are made from extra virgin olive oil, a single ingredient.
• Dropper included: The dropper lets you place 2 to 3 drops into the ear at a time.
• Suitable from 1 year: They can be used by adults, older people and children over 1 year. Children under 5 should only use them under medical supervision.
• Short course: The directions are twice a day for up to seven days.
• 10ml bottle: The bottle holds 10ml of oil.

How long do olive oil eardrops take to work?

The manufacturer says that over 2 weeks, lumps of earwax should fall out of the ear, especially at night while lying down. No faster onset is stated.

Can I use cotton buds to remove earwax?

The manufacturer advises against using your fingers or objects such as cotton buds to remove earwax, because this can push it in and make it worse. Never insert the dropper or any solid object into the ear.

Can I use these eardrops if I have a perforated eardrum?

No. Do not use them if you have a hole in your eardrum (a perforated eardrum).

Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil.

Adults, older people and children over 1 year:

1. Tilt your head sideways with the affected ear facing upwards.
2. Using the dropper, place 2 to 3 drops of room temperature oil into the ear. Avoid touching the ear with the dropper.
3. Gently massage around the outside of the ear.
4. Keep your head tilted for a few minutes so the drops can reach the eardrum, then repeat in the other ear if required.
5. Plug the ear lightly with cotton wool if necessary to prevent leakage.

Use the drops twice a day for up to seven days.

Children under 5 years should have their earwax problem diagnosed by a doctor before treatment. Treatment of children under 5 should be under the medical supervision of a doctor or nurse.

Read the label and enclosed leaflet before use. Do not use these eardrops if:

• you have a perforated eardrum (a hole in the eardrum)
• you are allergic to olive oil
• they are for a child under 1 year old

Other precautions:

• Never insert the dropper or any solid object into the ear.
• Children under 5 years should only be treated under medical supervision.
• Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding only if advised by a doctor.
• If you are in doubt, talk to a healthcare professional.

Side effects are rare, but may include:

• itching
• dizziness
• skin irritation
• inflammation of the outer ear canal

This list may not include every possible effect. If you have any severe side effects, stop using the drops and seek medical help as soon as possible. You can report side effects through the Yellow Card scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.