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A member asked:

Is debrox antibiotic ear drop?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Anna Meyer answered

Specializes in Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

No: Debrox is dilute hydrogen peroxide which is used to clear ear wax.

Dr Eleczko and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/27/2013

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No it is not: Debrox is used for ear wax and is not an antibiotic

Answered 5/5/2015

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A member asked:

So I put in debrox ear drops in a couple hours ago and they don't seem to be working, could I put my ciprodex ear drops in? Or should I wait?

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A member asked:

Ear drops stuck for longer... It may be that I produce too much wax? I have debrox but was told not to use with an infection... So wax problem???

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Is it ok to use an ear flushing syringe after debrox drops to unclog them ?

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I have debrox ear wax removal and I was just wondering when I put the drops in my ear how long until I can then take it out?

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A member asked:

Used debrox ear wax removal and now I feel both my ears covered because of the drops. Doesnt feel plugged but covered by the drops anyway todrain it?

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