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A member asked:

What is the difference between using debrox ear drops and using just baby oil?

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Minimal: Debrox drops have a bubbling effect that may help remove wax but both will soften ear wax and make it easier to remove. Hydrogen peroxide is probably just as effective as debrox for the bubbling, but neither should be used in an ear that might have a perforation.

Dr Schomberg-Klaiss agreed

Answered 11/21/2014

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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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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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How effective is the ear care debrox drops?

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

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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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