Frequently Asked Questions

• Can Otex drops be used in Pregnancy/ Breastfeeding?

Pregnant women should always consult their doctor before using any medicines during pregnancy. As a general rule, it is also advisable to be cautious about the use of any medication during breast-feeding unless prescribed by a doctor. It's also worth bearing in mind that unless treatment is needed urgently, it may be appropriate to delay this until after pregnancy and/or breast-feeding. That being the case, however, there are no specific restrictions to using the ear drops during pregnancy or breast-feeding.

• Can Otex be used if you suffer with tinnitus?

If you are suffering from any other ear problem you should not use Otex unless under supervision from your doctor. Can Otex be used on children? Young children tend not to suffer with impacted ear wax, so it's a good idea to seek expert medical advice from a doctor.

• Is it advisable to use Otex before syringing?

Published clinical trials have demonstrated that recent use of Otex (for up to 3 to 4 days before syringing) can make ear syringing much easier, and in some cases can avoid the need for syringing altogether. It should not be necessary to use any ear wax remover drops soon after syringing because it generally takes a few months for new wax to build up. If the problem recurs much sooner than this you should seek medical advice because this should not normally happen.

• Can Otex be used with a hearing aid?

If you are using a hearing aid then you should not use Otex. It is advisable to seek expert medicinal advice if you have a history of any other ear problems.

• Can Otex be used with grommets?

No, Otex is only for use in the treatment of impacted ear wax in the ear canal where the eardrum is intact. Grommets pass through the eardrum and may allow something put in the external ear canal to enter the middle ear.

• Has Otex been tested on animals?

No. Otex has, however, been tested on human patients suffering from ear wax problems, in clinical trials.

• Does Otex contain any animal derivative?

No, none of the ingredients of Otex are of animal origin.

• Does Otex contain any nut derivative?

No, none of the ingredients of Otex contain any nut derivative.