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Have ear wax builded up. doctor give me otorex to soften it. but have pain. not sleeping or eating properly what can i use to ease the pain.
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Anesthetic: An over-the-counter anesthetic for the ear such as Auralgan (benzocaine and antipyrine) may get you through this until you're able to get seen by your physician.
Answered 6/24/2014
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