Carbamide peroxide otic (for the ears) is used to soften and loosen ear wax, making it easier to remove.

Carbamide peroxide may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to carbamide peroxide, or if you have a ruptured ear drum. Do not use carbamide peroxide if you have any signs of ear infection or injury, such as pain or other irritation, or drainage, discharge, or bleeding from the ear.

Do not use this medication in a child younger than 12 years old without the advice of a doctor.

You may hear a bubbling sound inside your ear after using carbamide peroxide ear drops. This is caused by the foaming action of carbamide peroxide, which helps break up the wax inside your ear.

Do not use carbamide peroxide for longer than 4 days in a row. Call your doctor if your ear symptoms do not improve after treatment, or if they get worse.

Stop using carbamide peroxide and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as dizziness, ear pain or other irritation, decreased hearing for a prolonged period of time, or discharge or bleeding from the ear.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to carbamide peroxide, or if you have any signs of ear infection or injury such as:

• ear pain, itching, or other irritation;

• drainage or discharge from the ear; or

• bleeding from the ear.

FDA pregnancy category C. Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

Do not use this medication in a child younger than 12 years old without the advice of a doctor.