If the only appointment is a few weeks away, could I safely do the ear syringe myself? - With the right equipment? - Or would that be too risky? There's no evidence that ear candles or ear vacuums get rid of earwax. A pharmacist can help with earwax build-up Otex ear drops are used for the removal of ear wax. They contain the active ingredient urea hydrogen peroxide, which helps to soften ear wax.

They might recommend medicines to dissolve the earwax. The earwax should fall out on its own or dissolve after about a week. Repeat the following once or twice daily, normally for 3 to 4 days, until you notice an improvement in your hearing and less discomfort: The ear drops can make the symptoms of excessive ear wax worse, including some discomfort, irritation or pain, loss of hearing, dizziness and tinnitus (ringing sound in the ear).

if you have had your ear syringed in the last 2 to 3 days – this could also make it painful to use the eardrops. Ear wax (‘cerumen’) is pretty useful for keeping infections and water off your precious ear drums. But too much of it can be uncomfortable and even interfere with your hearing, so the best ear wax removers help you get excess wax under control safely at home. You have a history of ear problems, unless used under the close supervision of your doctor or pharmacist Over about 2 weeks, lumps of earwax should fall out of your ear, especially at night when you're lying down. Very rarely, an unpleasant taste has been reported. Stop using the ear drops immediately if this happens and tell your doctor.

This liquid treatment comes with a handy rubber squeeze bottle (basically a syringe) which makes the drops easy to administer without causing a mess. You can use the bottle to keep your ears clean with warm water once the treatment has cleared out your excess ear wax. Users report that it only takes around three or four days of twice-daily treatment to clear their ears. Do not use your fingers or any objects like cotton buds to remove earwax. This will push it in and make it worse.

if you have tried to remove the ear wax using fingernails, cotton buds or other implements. (This is because you might have damaged the delicate inner lining of the ear, leading to swelling or infection.) This could make it painful to use the ear drops. I am assuming that it is a build up of ear wax, but it has not been formally diagnosed by a GP as they wont see you! I have switched from Otex to olive oil. BEFORE USING OTEX OLIVE OIL: Before treating a child consult a doctor so that an ear wax problem can be confirmed.