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"What are&amp;amp;nbsp;Cerumol ear drops used for?  Removal of ear wax.  How do&amp;amp;nbsp;Cerumol ear drops work? Cerumol ear drops contain arachis oil (peanut oil) and chlorobutanol. These substances&amp;amp;nbsp;soften ear wax.  Ear wax is a normal secretion of the ear. It is produced to provide a protective layer in the ear and on the ear drum. There are times when too much wax is produced. This can result in hearing difficulties and may cause pain.  A hard plug of wax can be softened using Cerumol ear drops. Wax can also be removed by your doctor or practice nurse, by flushing the ear with warm water (syringing). If there is a lot of wax or the wax is very hard, it may need to be softened first and Cerumol ear drops can also be used for this.  Important information about&amp;amp;nbsp;Cerumol ear drops  People with ear pain should always seek medical advice before using this medicine. Do not stick anything into the ear, such as cottonbuds, to remove wax. Cerumol ear drops should be disposed of six months after first opening.  Cerumol ear drops should not be used in  People with an&amp;amp;nbsp;allergy to peanuts or soya. People with inflammation and infection of the outer part of the ear canal (otitis externa). People with inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and seborrhoeic dermatitis on the outer ear.  People with a perforated ear drum.   This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Pregnancy and breastfeeding Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.  There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by pregnant or breastfeeding mothers.  Possible side effects of Cerumol ear drops Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.  Irritation of the ear is a rare side effect associated with this preparation.  For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist. How can Cerumol ear drops affect other medicines? These ear drops are not known to affect other medicines. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect. Other medicines containing the same active ingredients There are currently no other medicines available in the UK that contain both arachis oil and chlorobutanol as the active ingredients. Further reading For background information about our medicine factsheets, including the references used to produce them, click here. Last updated 27.01.2010 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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