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    Sounds like you have been prescribed either Otodex or Sofradex, both basically the same, made by the same manufacturer and they have not been able to supply us for months. There are no real alternatives to this.
    You need to talk to your doctor and they should have been aware of the lack of supply as it is very well known.
    Sofradex / Otodex are antbiotic drops.
    We have not been able to find a suitable alternative either.
    Your doctor may be able to recommend an oral antibiotic or something similar.

    I see people talking stuff like aqua ear, ceromul and these types of ear drops. These are not antibiotics and will not work. As said at present we have not been able to find an ear drop alternative.
    Be very careful with home remedies as some of these may aggravate a true infection, often these remedies will cause more issues. People often believe ear blockages, pain, irritation etc are infections but are not always and why some remedies will assist.
    You may get some relief from pain killers, you can take Nurofen (Ibuprofen) and Panadol (Paracetamol) in standard doses together and may provide relief. Take Panadol and then 2hrs later the Nurofen and do not exceed daily doses (24hr period). This will not cure it but may give you some relief from discomfort. DO NOT USE NUROFEN PLUS AND PANADOL TOGETHER. If you use Nurofen Plus do not take Panadol as well.
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    Hello from Brisbane.

    I'm neither a real doctor or a witchdoctor, so reluctant to "prescribe" a medicine for someone else.

    But, I have also had ear infection and waxing troubles for years. Probably a combination of stress, dust and heat from working in tropical and arid places.

    The product I have used is Lococorten which is a prescription item, but never had any problem getting it in Brisbane. Cleans the job up very quickly - even when well out of date (used to have an old bottle in my kit). Noting an earlier post on using olive oil, I mentioned to the doctor once that it was probably the oil in the ear drops that was doing most of the good and he didn't disagree.

    For getting ears flushed find a GP clinic that bulk bills (while the rort lasts) and get there early...........

    Cheers,

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    Quote Originally Posted by S3ute View Post
    Hello from Brisbane.

    I'm neither a real doctor or a witchdoctor, so reluctant to "prescribe" a medicine for someone else.

    But, I have also had ear infection and waxing troubles for years. Probably a combination of stress, dust and heat from working in tropical and arid places.

    The product I have used is Lococorten which is a prescription item, but never had any problem getting it in Brisbane. Cleans the job up very quickly - even when well out of date (used to have an old bottle in my kit). Noting an earlier post on using olive oil, I mentioned to the doctor once that it was probably the oil in the ear drops that was doing most of the good and he didn't disagree.

    For getting ears flushed find a GP clinic that bulk bills (while the rort lasts) and get there early...........

    Cheers,
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    Consult your GP or Chemist at a minimum if you decide to use this as it is not an ant biotic like Sofradex but an anti infectent so slightly different and may not be appropriate.
    People are confusing infections, irritations and wax build up. They are all quite different, but on occasion may occur simultaneously and as a result of one issue.
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    DiscoMick Guest
    My mother used to use warm olive oil on me too. My advice is to get an antiobiotic!

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    Are you sure it was for the same thing?
    My mothe rused to pour warm sewing machine oil in my ears to burst my eardrum when I had a middle ear infection.
    Gave instant relief before they invented Shepherd's tubes but made a hell of a mess of the pillow.
    Regards Philip A

  6. #26
    sheerluck Guest
    I've managed to pour warm sump oil in my ear, but that gave me earache rather than curing it.

    Previous owner must have had arms like Popeye to do the sump plug up so tight.

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