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    Condition: Ear Wax that has Hardened and May Cause Blockage
    5/28/2021 12:13:50 AM

    Reviewer: jjh, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    I've cleaned out my ears annually for nearly thirty years because of regular wax blockages. Take my advice and use hydrogen peroxide -- a few drops -- and a rubber bulb syringe. It's cheaper and better than this awful product. Or just go to the doctor. I made the mistake of trying Debrox just to clear my ears a little when they weren't very blocked. They became much worse, and after th ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Ear Wax that has Hardened and May Cause Blockage
    11/28/2020 1:10:54 PM

    Reviewer: Mira, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    This is day 4th since my left ear has been clogged. I used this product hoping it would help. However, it made even a bigger problem. I am in horrible plain and cannot sleep. My ear is even more clogged and now it is even ringing. Please, do not make the same mistake I did. I am seeing a doctor now because of this product.

    Condition: Ear Wax that has Hardened and May Cause Blockage
    8/11/2020 10:48:28 PM

    Reviewer: Dr A, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I had pain in my right ear accompanied with discharge. The PCP asked me to get Debrox. But, this product is giving me even more pain. It’s been 3 days and I have not been able to sleep, open my mouth and do my work.

    Condition: Ear Wax that has Hardened and May Cause Blockage
    6/6/2020 7:54:30 PM

    Reviewer: FairReview, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Audiologist recommended to use these OTC drops to remove wax before returning for hearing exam. Was told to apply the drops before bed and flush the next day to give time to work and soften. Awoke in the middle of the night in pain and couldn't sleep. Flushed out the ears and took advil. Needed weekend doctor appointment. Had small fluid filled bubbles developing inside ear under the wax that ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Ear Wax that has Hardened and May Cause Blockage
    6/2/2020 8:20:45 AM

    Reviewer: Afanasy, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Lost my hearing for three days in both ears-went to ear doctor who cleaned ears and my right is better. I am afraid that I have lost my hearing in my left ear for life - time will tell. I have severe ringing in my left ear - had to miss three days of work andmultiple trips to the doctor. I live on a military base and it is difficult to get off base. This is sold in the PX - worst mistake ever.

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