Treatment Ear Care

• Please check all ingredients in ear to make sure one is not sensitive
• Once ear drop/sprays medication opened, one must disregard it after 28 days.
• If Symptoms don’t improve after 72 hrs or If any pain or inflammation occurs after use of ear drops discontinue please see your medical doctor.
• Do not use drops/sprays near naked flames or if have perforated ear drum and/or a bleeding ear.

Wax removal

Aim:

• To remove the wax and hence reducing the discomfort, difficulty in hearing and itchiness in the ear.
• If prescribed a wax removal ear drop: Always warm it up to room temperature by rubbing between your two hands and instil with head inclined. Always follow the directions of the manufacturer.

Hydrogen Peroxide Products

• These products release oxygen in the ear and help to break up large pieces of wax into smaller ones allowing the wax to be easily removed by the ear.
• During use a temporary bubble sensation/popping sensation may occur.

Oils

• These drops help to dissolve the wax making the wax less thick (viscous) and allowing the ear to remove the wax.

Ear sprays and ear washes

• These products help to dissolve the wax and wash it all out and should be used if oily drops have not helped.

Painkillers

• Provide pain relief and continue your daily routine.
• There are a wide range of painkillers and anti-inflammatory painkillers available and are available in a variety of forms from sachets, liquids, lozenges, tablets and soluble tablets and patches.
• Please check all ingredients and check one is not allergic or sensitive to them

Paracetamol

• Paracetamol has no anti-inflammatory action. It does help to reduce temperature and pain by blocking signals to the brain and is gentle on the stomach.
• Paracetamol must be taken to the manufacturer’s direction. Do not exceed dose as it can be dangerous.
• Please be aware Paracetamol can be found in many cold and flu products so don’t take them together or talk to your pharmacist if one is not sure.

Aspirin, Ibuprofen

• These are known as NSAID – Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs.
• They have painkilling, anti-inflammatory and lowering fever properties by helping to blocking prostaglandins.
• They can cause stomach upset (extra caution must be taken with those who have a stomach ulcer) so it is important to have it with or after food. It can also raise one’s blood pressure (extra caution on those with heart problems).
• They must be taken according to manufacturer’s directions as exceeding the does can be dangerous.
• Please be aware that cold and flu products have NSAIDS, do not take at same time or talk to your pharmacist if one is not sure.

Codeine/Dihydrocodeine

• These medications have only a painkilling property and are used in combination with other painkillers.
• They can cause drowsiness and constipation and if taken long term they can be addictive, hence one should not take it longer than three days without your medical doctor’s advice.
• They are normally used if one needs a strong painkilling response. Please be aware cough mixtures, including dextromethorphan have similar ingredients, do not take at same time or talk to your pharmacist if one is not sure.

Caffeine

• Caffeine acts as a mild stimulant and is found in combination with other painkillers for moderate pain.
• It should only be used for a short period.
• It has no fever or anti-inflammatory properties.

Middle Ear Inflammation

• Please check all ingredients in ear to make sure one is not sensitive.
• Once ear drop/sprays medication opened, one must disregard it after 28 days.
• If Symptoms don’t improve after 72 hrs or If any pain or inflammation occurs after use of ear drops discontinue please see your medical doctor.
• Do not use drops/sprays near naked flames

Aim:

• The main aim is to bring down the hot, red, swelling in the ear and reduce the discomfort.

Painkillers

Provide pain relief and continue your daily routine.

There are a wide range of painkillers and anti-inflammatory painkillers available and are available in a variety of forms from sachets, liquids, lozenges, tablets and soluble tablets and patches.

Paracetamol

• Paracetamol has no anti-inflammatory action.
• It does help to reduce temperature and pain by blocking signals to the brain and is gentle on the stomach.
• Paracetamol must be taken to the manufacturer’s direction. Do not exceed dose as it can be dangerous.
• Please be aware Paracetamol can be found in many cold and flu products so don’t take them together or talk to your pharmacist if one is not sure.

Aspirin, Ibuprofen

• These are known as NSAID – Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs.
• They have pain killing, anti-inflammatory and lowering fever properties by helping to blocking prostaglandins.
• They can cause stomach upset (extra caution must be taken with those who have a stomach ulcer) so it is important to have it with or after food.
• It can also raise one’s blood pressure (extra caution on those with heart problems). They must be taken according to manufacturer’s directions as exceeding the does can be dangerous.
• Please be aware that cold and flu products have NSAIDS. Do not take at same time or talk to your pharmacist if one is not sure.

Codeine/Dihydrocodeine

• These medications have only a painkilling property and are used in combination with other painkillers.
• They can cause drowsiness and constipation and if taken long term they can be addictive, hence one should not take it longer than three days without your medical doctor’s advice.
• They are normally used if one needs a strong pain killing response. Please be aware cough mixtures, including dextromethorphan have similar ingredients.
• Do not take at same time or talk to your pharmacist if one is not sure.

Caffeine

• Caffeine acts as a mild stimulant and is found in combination with other painkillers for moderate pain. It should only be used for a short period.
• It has no fever or anti-inflammatory properties.

Choline Salicylate Drops

• These drops have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Analgesic/Anti-inflammatory ear Drops

• The drops have painkilling and anti-inflammatory properties.

Mild outer ear infection

Aim:

The main aim is to bring down the hot, red, swelling in the ear and reduce the discomfort.

Choline Salicylate Drops

• These drops have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Acetic Acid

• These products have antiseptic properties to help to clear the infection and reduce soreness in the ear.

Painkillers

Provide pain relief and continue your daily routine.

There are a wide range of painkillers and anti-inflammatory painkillers available and are available in a variety of forms from sachets, liquids, lozenges, tablets and soluble tablets and patches.

Paracetamol

• Paracetamol has no anti-inflammatory action.
• It does help to reduce temperature and pain by blocking signals to the brain and is gentle on the stomach.
• Paracetamol must be taken to the manufacturer’s direction.
• Do not exceed dose as it can be dangerous.
• Please be aware Paracetamol can be found in many cold and flu products so don’t take them together or talk to your pharmacist if one is not sure.

Age from when one can use medication:

• Age 2-3 months+ or above 4kg and was born after 37 weeks
• Not premature babies without your medical doctor’s advice

Aspirin, Ibuprofen

• These are known as NSAID – Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs.
• They have pain killing, anti-inflammatory and lowering fever properties by helping to blocking prostaglandins.
• They can cause stomach upset (extra caution must be taken with those who have a stomach ulcer) so it is important to have it with or after food.
• It can also raise one’s blood pressure (extra caution on those with heart problems). They must be taken according to manufacturer’s directions as exceeding the does can be dangerous.
• Please be aware that cold and flu products have NSAIDS. Do not take at same time or talk to your pharmacist if one is not sure.

Codeine/Dihydrocodeine

• These medications have only a painkilling property and are used in combination with other painkillers.
• They can cause drowsiness and constipation and if taken long term they can be addictive, hence one should not take it longer than three days without your medical doctor’s advice.
• They are normally used if one needs a strong pain killing response.
• Please be aware cough mixtures, including dextromethorphan have similar ingredients.
• Do not take at same time or talk to your pharmacist if one is not sure.

Caffeine

• Caffeine acts as a mild stimulant and is found in combination with other painkillers for moderate pain.
• It should only be used for a short period. It has no fever or anti-inflammatory properties.

Choline Salicylate Drops

• These drops have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Analgesic/Anti-inflammatory ear Drops

• The drops have painkilling and anti-inflammatory properties.

If water in the ear

Aim:

• To remove trapped water in the ear

 

• Products are available to evaporate water in the ear i.e acetic acid.

Rubbing alcohol/surgical spirit

• Evaporating water from the ear. If you’ve got water in your ears from a pool, mix a solution of 1/2 teaspoon rubbing alcohol and 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar. Pour or place the solution using a dropper into your ear while your head is to the side. Allow the solution to drain out.
• Don’t apply it if you have an ear infection or tear in your eardrum as the solution could go deeper into your ear.
• Kills bacteria but doesn’t necessarily prevent their growth (if rubbing alcohol is mixed in with another solution, it must be more of more than half to be effective)
• It can also kill fungus and viruses.
• Never drink rubbing alcohol it can be fatal.
• One should only use it on your skin and never let children use it without supervision.
• Never use rubbing alcohol topically to reduce fever and in hot baths — it’s ineffective as well as alcohol can absorb in the skin and become toxic
• Rubbing alcohol is also highly flammable, so never use it near an open flame or high heat.
• Rubbing alcohol can cause the skin to get very dry as it has anti-stringent properties, it can be very drying to skin so don’t use on any dry areas i.e acne and dry skin eczema , which could cause your skin to overproduce oil and worsen blemishes.
• Applying it after shaving or to open acne areas can cause a burning sensation. Best to avoid as it can cause a chemical burn.
• Best to avoid if one has neurological conditions and/or heart conditions.
• If one finds condition is getting worst after using witch hazel then stop using it.
• If using this product and have signs of an anaphylaxis/allergic reaction, such as problems breathing, hives, facial swelling, or swelling of your lips, tongue, or throat, call for an ambulance and seek emergency medical attention.

Anti-histamines (nausea only) – not for balance and dizziness issues unless one has a confirmed medical diagnosis or at discretion of a healthcare professional.

• These products are only suitable if one has nausea only.
• If associated with vertigo, a diagnosis for vertigo should be confirmed and the medical doctor has indicated it is safe to use.
• It should not given if one has diarrhoea, stomach upset and/or vomiting, it may make it worst.
• Talk to your pharmacist if suitable.

Herbal

• Calendula
• Cayenne pepper
• Echinacea
• Feverfew
• Ginkgo (motion sickness and dizziness)
• German Chamomile (motion sickness)
• Piracetam (vertigo)
• Roman Chamomile (motion sickness)
• Rose Hips (dizziness)
• Tea tree oil (minor ear infection)