Best OTC Choices in Ear Wax Removal
Ear wax can be removed at home with the use of drops placed into the ear. Often containing carbamide peroxide, these products loosen wax and allow its removal, sometimes with help from a bulb to spray water into the ear canal.
Here are Money’s picks for the best ear wax removal products, along with general notes about each. These products were selected by drugs.com, using a methodology that combines expert assessment with analysis of online reviews, ratings and other customer data.
The information provided on Money.com is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products featured may not be right for everyone and may carry risk even if available without a prescription. Read the product’s label and consult with a professional for individual medical advice.
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Auro-Dri Ear Drying Aid | Isopropyl alcohol Glycerin |
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#1
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Debrox | Carbamide peroxide |
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#6
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Equate Earwax Removal Drops | Carbamide peroxide |
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#7
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Mack's Wax Away Earwax Removal Drops | Carbamide peroxide |
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#2
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Murine Ear Wax Removal Drops | Carbamide peroxide |
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#4
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Similasan Ear Wax Relief | Causticum Graphites Lachesis Lycopodium |
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#5
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Walgreens Earwax Removal Drops | Carbamide peroxide |
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