Drug Reference
Carbamide Peroxide
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Auraphene-BAuro EarClearcanalDebroxE-R-OGly-OxideMollifeneMurine EarOtixSuavear
Available as
50 MG/ML0.1 MG/MG0.15 MG/MG0.2 MG/MG100 MG/ML · Topical Solution65 MG/ML
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses for occasional use as an aid to soften, loosen, and remove excessive earwax
How to use / dosing
Directions FOR USE IN THE EAR ONLY Adults and children over 12 years of age: Tilt head sideways and place 5 to 10 drops into ear Tip of applicator should not enter ear canal Keep drops in ear for several minutes by keeping head tilted or placing cotton in the ear Use twice daily for up to 4 days if needed, or as directed by a doctor Any wax remaining after treatment may be removed by gently flushing the ear with warm water, using a soft rubber bulb ear syringe Children under 12 years: consult a doctor
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For use in the ear only Ask a doctor before use if you have ear drainage or discharge ear pain irritation, or rash in the ear dizziness an injury or perforation (hole) of the ear drum recently had ear surgery When using this product avoid contact with the eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if you need to use for more than 4 days excessive earwax remains after use of this product Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- QUALITY CHOICE EARWAX REMOVAL KIT EARWAX REMOVAL AID AND BULB (CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE) KIT [CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION, INC.]
- QUALITY CHOICE EARWAX REMOVAL DROPS EARWAX REMOVAL AID (CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE) SOLUTION/ DROPS [CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION, INC.]
- LUCID HEARING EARWAX REMOVAL KIT AND BULB (CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE) KIT [HEARING LAB TECHNOLOGY LLC]
- GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY EARWAX REMOVAL DROPS (CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE) LIQUID [AMERISOURCE BERGEN]
- MEIJER EARWAX REMOVAL KIT (CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE) LIQUID [MEIJER DISTRIBUTION INC.]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.