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Is there anything safe that dissolves ear wax?
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Mineral oil: Mineral oil or a mixture of 50% hydrogen peroxide and 50% warm water.
Answered 9/26/2016
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Ear wax: Hello. Unfortunately there isn't any products than can be safely used in the ear that dissolves ear wax. Debrox has a wax softening agent with a peroxide solution that aids in removal.
Answered 11/6/2016
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