Ear Drops

Uses

Handling

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Uses

How should I take or use Ear Drops?

1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
2. Shake the bottle gently to mix the contents well. If necessary, roll the bottle between the palms of your hands to help warm the drops to near body temperature.
3. Remove the cap from the bottle and place it on a clean piece of tissue paper.
4. Draw the liquid medication into the dropper (if the dropper is separated from the bottle) OR invert the bottle if the dropper tip is attached to the nozzle of the bottle.
5. Tilt your head OR lie on your side so that the affected ear is facing upwards.
6. Place the dropper tip just above your ear canal (entrance of the ear) and pull the ear as instructed below. Avoid touching the ear with the dropper tip. a) For children under 3 years old: Gently pull the lower ear DOWNWARD and backward. b) For children over 3 years old and adults: Gently pull the upper ear UPWARD and backward. Then, apply the correct number of drops in the ear, as advised by your doctor or pharmacist.
7. Gently massage the small skin flap over the ear to facilitate the flow of drops into the ear canal (tragal massage).
8. Keep your ear tilted or remain in the lying position for a few minutes so that no medicine leaks out of the ear.
9. Replace the cap of the bottle immediately after use.
10. Wash your hands again.

Handling

How should I store Ear Drops?

Keep away from children
Keep in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight
Some ear drops may need to be kept in the fridge whereas others need to be kept at room temperature. Ask your pharmacist about the proper storage conditions of the ear drops you are using.

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Disclaimers

Please take note that the above is not a complete list of all possible side effects. If you have any concerns about your medication or if you have other side effects that you think are caused by this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.

This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System, and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity, and Watsons), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.