Cerumen softener
Olive oil ear drops
Brand names: Earol, Otex (with peroxide)
Adult dose
Dose: 2–3 drops in affected ear OD–BD for 7–14 days
Route: Topical (otic)
Frequency: OD-BD
Clinical pearls
- Earwax softening before microsuction/irrigation; first-line per NICE NG98
Contraindications
- Perforated tympanic membrane
- Otitis externa with discharge
- Hypersensitivity
Side effects
- Local irritation
Reference: BNF; NICE NG98; https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/olive-oil/. Verify against your local formulary and the latest BNF before prescribing.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.