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Carbamide Peroxide Contributions by FoundHealth

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(KAR ba mide per OKS ide)

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Auraphene® B [OTC]; Auro® [OTC]; Cankaid® [OTC]; Debrox® [OTC]; E•R•O [OTC]; Gly-Oxide® [OTC]; Murine® Ear Wax Removal System [OTC]; Otix® [OTC]

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Anti-inflammatory, Locally Applied; Otic Agent, Cerumenolytic

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• If you have an allergy to carbamide peroxide or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

Ear drops:

• If you have any of the following conditions: Ear drainage, ear pain, a hole in the eardrum, or a rash in the ear.

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• Carbamide peroxide softens earwax.

• It reduces inflammation.

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Oral:

• Do not swallow medicine.

Ear drops:

• For the ear only.

• Wash hands before and after use.

• Lie on side with affected ear up.

• Pull the outer ear outward and upward.

• Instill drops in ear without touching dropper to ear. Stay on side for 2 minutes or insert cotton plug into ear.

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• Use a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

• Do not use a double dose or extra doses.

• Many times this medicine is used on an as needed basis.

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• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

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• Store at room temperature.

• Protect from light.

• Protect from heat.

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Edited Carbamide Peroxide Overview: 14 years ago

Created: 2007-05-01 13:27:24.0

Modified: 2010-04-07 10:51:25.0

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• This medicine is used to soften earwax for removal.

• This medicine is used to treat mouth irritation.

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• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

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What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Ear irritation.

• Skin irritation.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Severe ear irritation.

• Severe ear pain.

• Severe skin irritation.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.

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