User Reviews for Debrox otic (ear)

I read the other reviews, and decided to irrigate with just water first, since it seemed like that was what set apart the positive reviews from the negative (other than the people who didn't realized that tubes are holes). It took half a mug of lukewarm water, and the bulb, testing for hearing between each squirt, but I can hear again. Quite frankly, the kit is worth it for the bulb if it makes me able to hear again in 20 minutes, after ringing for three days.

I have been using Debrox once every year or two for the past 10 years to rid myself of large wax buildups. Debrox DOES work, but maybe not as you would hope or expect. The first couple days you use it, your ear will become completely clogged since the wax foams up, loosens, and moves around. The packaging says that the wax will then start to drain out on its own... I have never had this happen, however. What I always do is have someone irrigate my ear on day 3 or so. It sometimes takes up to 10 or more flushes, but eventually the big buildup washes out in a big clump (size of a blueberry or a large pea.) I've tried just doing the irrigation without Debrox and it has never worked. Debrox is a pain in the ear for a couple days, but it certainly works to loosen up the wax for a good flushing.Read More Read Less

Very good product. One day, I felt things were moving fast in front of me, then badly vomited. It was caused by too much ear wax blocked my left ear. The doctor cleaned some wax out, but still had some left, because it was too deep inside the ear. Then she told me to use the Debrox Kit. All wax has been cleaned by using the Kit for 3 days. Must use the Kit!

I was told by my Dr that I had a lot of wax in my ears that needed to be cleaned. Before cleaning my ears, he told me to use this product to loosen up the wax. Now, I will tell you that, yes, my one ear became very clogged and I had headaches and sinus issues from it. However, as I continued to use the product as directed this clogging got a less. When my Dr cleaned my ears, it was done in two attempts on each ear and a lot of wax came out. The clogging was completely gone. However, because of the clogging, I would not recommend using this product unless there is a plan for you to have ears cleaned by a professional. Also, I believe that the product should have a warning that clogging is a side effect. In addition, like many over the counter drugs, it must be used as directed.Read More Read Less

My hearing was fine before using this product, but upon using it, my hearing has decreased. It feels like I have water in my ear and it isn't getting better. I won't use Debrox again.

I have had clogged ears for a week and decided it was an ear wax problem. I tried the product and my ears became completely full and my hearing decreased. I can't even pop my ear. There is a horrible ringing noise and my doctor checked and told me nothing was wrong. This product is terrible! I am so afraid this is a long-term side effect. Please don't use this unless you prefer having muffled hearing.

After finding hardened wax in my ear during my yearly check-up, my doctor prescribed this. I took it once and my ear totally clogged up. I had a pain in my ear. I immediately went to have the wax removed, which she did, but my ear is still clogged up terribly . At least I am no longer in pai.

The medication worked great for me. I just bought it this afternoon. I took it once and it worked great. The blockage is gone. I can hear perfectly now. I had a huge chunk of wax in my ear that even my EMT doctor could not get out. He thought he removed most of it. He used some type of instrument plus some type of vacuum thing. It was somewhat painful and it didn't get all the blockage out. So I bought Debrox today and it got a giant chunk of wax out immediately. I have no more blockage. The stuff worked great. Read More Read Less

I had wax build up in my ear, but could hear 100%. My doctor recommended I use Debrox ear drops. After the first use, my ear felt clogged and I felt I ringing inside my ear and I lost some hearing. I called my doctor's office and a spoke to a nurse who told me keep using it, it will get better. After four days of using it twice a day, 5 drops each time, the clogged feeling is still there and by now I can't hear at all from that ear. I am so diappointed and worried. I am going to see my doctor tomorrow. I hope this is reversible.Read More Read Less

I am 28 years old have had ear problems my entire life. I recently had my tubes to fall out, however, the left tube is stuck in the ear canal due to wax. I still have the holes in my eardrums from the tubes. My dr recommended the drops and they seemed harmless enough... Wrong!! I put them in alone with no one in my house and was terrified after putting in the drops. The intense pain and dizziness were terrible and immediate! I would not recommend this for anyone with prior ear problems. I wish I would've read your comments first, because I definitely regret putting what felt like acid in my ears. Read More Read Less

I tried this medication for two days and I would never use it again. I have lost hearing and now have a ringing in the ear.

Very difficult to administer without help. Think I must have overdosed (how do you tell how many drops are going in your ear?) as the next day experienced dizziness, sinuses buzzing, light-headed feeling.

My 6 year old son' pediatrician recommended this for him. We tried 1 ear and he cried, so we stopped and asked the nurse to irrigate (with just water) for him. I decided to test it out just 15 minutes ago with my right ear. It is totally blocking my ear now, very painful and uncomfortable. So I googled & found this page. I wish I did this before I tested out the product...

Within 3 hrs. I became very dizzy & had to stay down all day......Lots better today. Won't be using it again.

After 7 days it still left wax behind. Caused ringing to linger.

Very useful, easy to use and effective. I am a tv person so wear and earpiece that wreacks havoc on my earwax. This medication takes care of it. Per the other review, I would definitely not put it in my ear if there was a hole. Also, keep away from eyes.

Debrox drops were recommended for my eight year old nephew by his pediatrician for hardened ear wax causing a slight blockage. Despite double checking with the doctor concerning my nephew's hole in his ear drum, he assured us (and I'm not saying he was wrong - I have respect for thirty years of medical experience) there should be no problem with using the drops on the child. Let me tell you - if you have ANY holes or inner ear deformities, DO NOT use these drops. I can not strongly emphasize 'DO NOT' enough. Less than thirty seconds after administering the drops, my nephew began to scream bloody murder, his face turned beat red, and he was shrieking about the pain in his ear. Upon calling his pediatrician at home, the doctor was confounded by the response, informed us to keep a close eye on the boy, and to go to the E.R. if the pain should persist or his condition worsen. Again, none of us blame the doctor for using his own personal experience with this product, nor do we blame the company who produces it, however, we wanted to let other parents/consumers know this: IF YOU HAVE ANY INNER EAR PROBLEMS PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT - DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT USE UNTIL YOU SPEAK WITH AN EAR NOSE AND THROAT SPECIALIST. However, I personally used the product on my own ears (as a demonstration to a worried eight year old that it might hurt to use them) and had no adverse reaction. The product did as promised, was easy to use, and was personally satisfying...if you have no inner ear deformities or anomalies.Read More Read Less

What quack medicine.It made me go deaf when I went in I could hear, all I wanted was a little ear wax removed and three Dr.s used cold water with a couple drops of hydrogen peroxide,with a horse syringe, then one dr. jammed a wooden Q-Tip so deep into my ear that it broke and caused ly left ear to bleed badly; then they had me come back the next day, and he "borrowed a dental tool for scraping teeth with" and tore my ear up, went in hearing 95% went out 100%deaf in left ear, and 15% hearing in right ear Only go to an ear,nose,and throat spec. I reccomend.I and in extreme pain,no hearing, and then I got insomminia, I asked him for #7 Ambien so I could sleep, and he refered me to a nut-Dr.!~talk about passing the buck.P.S. I am a professional musician!~ This O.T.C. ear stuff administered by a medical Dr. is very dangerous-refuse it by all means nessary.Read More Read Less

I have had headaches and ringing in the ear since using this product.... Over a week... any thoughts?