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Ear Clear for Ear Wax Removal TM

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Active ingredients: carbamide peroxide

Pack: Ear Clear for Ear Wax Removal 6.5% ear drops, 12 mL, bottle

Brand name

(ARTG)

: EARCLEAR EAR WAX REMOVER carbamide peroxide 65mg/mL ear drops bottle

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

As an aid to the removal of ear wax.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Ear Drops, solution
  • Otic
  • Clear, colourless liquid

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled.

  • 10mL pack
  • 12mL pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the Repatriation Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits (RPBS) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

To access RPBS medicines you must hold a DVA Gold Card, DVA Orange Card or DVA White Card (for some medicines only). To learn about Department of Veterans' Affairs health cards, visit Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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