Product Description:
- Vivo Ear Drops are used to soften and help remove hardened wax from the ear canal.
- Excessive, hardened ear wax is quite common. It causes problems when it builds up and blocks the ear canal.
- The first symptom is usually a feeling of discomfort and fullness in the ear.
- This can become painful and cause dizziness and some loss of hearing if left untreated.
- The ear drops act physically to gently soften ear wax. Normally this is enough to encourage the ear wax to dislodge from the ear canal and fall out naturally (e.g. At night when you are laying down).
- If the drops alone are insufficient, their softening action makes it easier for a doctor or nurse to remove the ear wax using techniques such as ear syringing (irrigation).
- The ear drops are suitable for use by adults, the elderly and children.
- A doctor should be consulted before use in children under the age of 5 years to confirm that a build-up of ear wax is present.
How To Use:
- Use twice a day for up to four days if needed or as directed by your doctor.
- Only use in the ears.
- For adults, the elderly and children.
Children under 5 years of age:
- should be seen by a doctor before use to confirm a build-up of ear wax.
- The drops are intended to soften and clear the ear wax or to aid subsequent ear syringing (irrigation) if necessary.
- Any softening and expansion of the wax volume may cause some temporary loss of hearing.
- If the drops alone are insufficient, it will be necessary for you to see a doctor or nurse for further advice.
Repeat the following twice daily for up to 5 days:
- Turn the cap anti-clockwise. (This will break the seal when you use the drops for the first time.).
- Remove the cap and discard it carefully because it may pose a choking hazard for small children.
- Following the first use, the dropper acts as a replacement for the original cap.
- Remove the dropper from the separate sachet, insert it into the bottle and fill with the ear drops.
- Tilt your head and use the dropper to gently release 3 to 4 drops into the ear.
- Avoid touching the ear with the dropper.
- Keep your head tilted for a few minutes so that the drops stay in the ear.
- Then use a tissue to wipe away any surplus product that runs from the ear.
- Repeat in the other ear, if necessary.
- Wash hands after use.
- Do not “plug” the ears with cotton wool.
- Always replace the screw cap of the dropper tightly after use and return the bottle to the carton.
Warnings and precautions:
- If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients.
- If you have a history of ear problems, unless you are using it under the close supervision of your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
- If you are also putting anything else in the ear (such as other ear drops or a hearing aid).
- If you have had your ear syringed in the last 2 to 3 days.
- If your ear drum is (or has been) damaged.
- If you suffer from dizziness.