Question 1

should i clean my ear with carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Ear Wax: Products like Murine, Auro &amp; Debrox contain Carbamide Peroxide. They are made to clean ears.  Low concentrations of hydrogen peroxide are sometimes used to loosen wax before it's removal. I personally wouldn't recommend that  you start pouring chemicals into your ears. The higher the concentration the more chance there is for tissue damage. If you are having ear problems consider seeing an ENT Dr.

Question 2

is it safe to be cleaning your ear with carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Ear wax: Products like Murine, Auro &amp; Debrox contain Carbamide Peroxide. They are made to clean ears.  Low concentrations of hydrogen peroxide are sometimes used to loosen wax before it's removal. I personally wouldn't recommend that  you start pouring chemicals into your ears. The higher the concentration the more chance there is for tissue damage. If you are having ear problems consider seeing an ENT Dr.

Question 3

does hydrogen peroxide break down into urea? or am i thinking of carbamide peroxide? thanks.

Accepted Answer

NO: No relationship to urea.

Question 4

isn't hydrogen peroxide used in teeth whitening treatments?if so,is it true that it can erode the tooth enamel over time?in that case what is the percentage of hydrogen peroxide that can cause it?what about carbamide peroxide?

Accepted Answer

: Regardless of which peroxide is in the gel, the concentration is low enough to help prevent damage to your teeth and gingiva as long as it is used according to directions and not overused. People often don't follow the directions and that's when damage can occur.

Question 5

can i use carbamide peroxide for swimmer's ear?

Accepted Answer

No.: It is infection otitis externa. Carbamide is to clean the ear not infection. Beside that how do you know it is swimmer's ear and there is no hole in the eardrum. You need exam before treatment .

Question 6

how do you use carbamide peroxide to remove ear wax?

Accepted Answer

I'd use H2O2: I'd recommend hydrogen peroxide;2-4 drops applied to the ear twice a day.

Question 7

i read that tooth root resorption can be caused by tooth whitening. does this include otc treatments with carbamide or hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: I'm not sure your hypothesis is correct. Have not see this information in well refereed dental journals. I can tell you that OtC whitening systems are not particularly effective. See your Dentist first for a professional cleaning, then follow his/her advice as to the most effective and long lasting treatment.

Question 8

can you use carbamide peroxide with an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Teeth can be: Whitened when you have an ear infection but do not use it to treat an ear infection.

Question 9

is carbamide peroxide safe for ears? ive got a little build up of normal wax and its probably best i loosen it up and remove it. is this a safe and effective way to remove ear wax? any major safety concerns? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it is safe to use, just follow the instruction on the bottle.

Question 10

accidentally left carbamide peroxide in right ear for 20 min. sharp pain in right ear this morning. had an ear infection 2 weeks ago .

Accepted Answer

This: pain is more likely than not from irritation of your ear drum (that's where the nerve endings are!!!) from leaving the wax remover in a bit too long!
Your infection should not have returned HOWEVER you need to have the ear checked in any case!
Get it checked out as soon as practicable!
Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

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Should i clean my ear with carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide?

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Is it safe to be cleaning your ear with carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide?

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Does hydrogen peroxide break down into urea? or am i thinking of carbamide peroxide? thanks.

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Isn't hydrogen peroxide used in teeth whitening treatments?if so,is it true that it can erode the tooth enamel over time?in that case what is the percentage of hydrogen peroxide that can cause it?what about carbamide peroxide?

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Can i use carbamide peroxide for swimmer's ear?

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How do you use carbamide peroxide to remove ear wax?

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I read that tooth root resorption can be caused by tooth whitening. does this include otc treatments with carbamide or hydrogen peroxide?

A member asked:

Can you use carbamide peroxide with an ear infection?

A member asked:

Is carbamide peroxide safe for ears? ive got a little build up of normal wax and its probably best i loosen it up and remove it. is this a safe and effective way to remove ear wax? any major safety concerns? thanks?

A member asked:

Accidentally left carbamide peroxide in right ear for 20 min. sharp pain in right ear this morning. had an ear infection 2 weeks ago .

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