Question 1

how does sodium bicarbonate ear drops work ?

Accepted Answer

Soften Ear Wax: Sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) ear drops are used to soften dry or hardened earwax.
Use three or four drops twice daily for 3-5 days. Each time you use the drops, allow the solution to remain in your ear for 5-10 minutes.
If your symptoms have not improved after five days, make an appointment to see ENT doc.

Question 2

burning after bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) ear drops and crippling pain?

Accepted Answer

Ear pain : Go see an ENT doctor as soon as possible for exam and cleaning of the ear canal. There could be issues with bacterial infection, fungal infection, or ear drum perforation contributing to the pain.

Question 3

i have a lot of ear wax and my doctor prescribed sodium bicarbonate ear drops. it's the second day and my hearing has got worse and i now have pain?

Accepted Answer

Otitis externa: The wax most likely softened and is now abutting the tympanic membrane (ear drum) or occluding the ear canal.  Moisture accumulating behind the obstruction creates a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi resulting in ear canal inflammation and possible infection.  The wax should be removed and probable treatment with antibiotic ear drops.

Question 4

my ent doctor tried hoovering hard wax. i have it in both ears and cannot see if grommets have come out. he gave me soda bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) ear drops. but there was acute pain afterwards. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

May be normal: During process of wax removal may sustain mild trauma causing pain. Follow with ent.

Question 5

ear burning after bicarbonate sodium ear drops had colostata removed in june had lots of infections since advice?

Accepted Answer

ENT re-evaluation: I would go back and see your ENT doc and have them check it out.

Question 6

hello i am using gutta sodium bicarbonate ear drop since last 2 days and now i feel e little pain in my left ear. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: A condition not getting better with your treatment should be evaluated by your physician.  There may be a hole in the eardrum; a physican can also evaluate for any infection.

Question 7

what are the side effects of too much sodium bicarbonate in a newborn? my daughter has been giving my grand daughter gripe water. 15mg/5ml

Accepted Answer

Should be fine: The materials in gripe water appear to be safe. It is likely to do no harm but i find it unlikely to do any good either.

Question 8

last night took 1 tea spoon of sodium carbonate thinking it was sodium bicarbonate.  no side effects yet. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Let explain: Sodium carbonate is a chemical present in a variety of commonly used industrial and household products, such as certain bleaching agents, automatic dishwashing detergents and glass and paper products. This substance, also referred to as soda ash or washing soda, may cause severe side effects if swallowed, inhaled or exposed to the skin. If you develop symptoms of sodium carbonate.

Question 9

how does sodium bicarbonate help get rid of ear wax?

Accepted Answer

It dissolves wax: The sodium bicarbonate makes wax  more soluble in water.

Question 10

are mouth users a side effect from sodium ear drops?

Accepted Answer

No: No, ear drops would not cause mouth symptoms.

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How does sodium bicarbonate ear drops work ?

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Burning after bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) ear drops and crippling pain?

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I have a lot of ear wax and my doctor prescribed sodium bicarbonate ear drops. it's the second day and my hearing has got worse and i now have pain?

A member asked:

My ent doctor tried hoovering hard wax. i have it in both ears and cannot see if grommets have come out. he gave me soda bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) ear drops. but there was acute pain afterwards. what should i do?

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Ear burning after bicarbonate sodium ear drops had colostata removed in june had lots of infections since advice?

A member asked:

Hello i am using gutta sodium bicarbonate ear drop since last 2 days and now i feel e little pain in my left ear. what should i do?

A member asked:

What are the side effects of too much sodium bicarbonate in a newborn? my daughter has been giving my grand daughter gripe water. 15mg/5ml

A member asked:

Last night took 1 tea spoon of sodium carbonate thinking it was sodium bicarbonate. no side effects yet. should i worry?

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How does sodium bicarbonate help get rid of ear wax?

A member asked:

Are mouth users a side effect from sodium ear drops?

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