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My doc suggested colace (docusate sodium) drops for wax over production. how would i administer them. doc confirmed no infection or fungus.

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

COLACE (docusate sodium) FOR EAR WAX: THERE IS NOT MUCH YOU CAN DO WITH THE DROPS OTHER THAN SQUIRT A FEW DROPS IN EACH EAR!

Answered 10/20/2018

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