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About Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml

Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml is a combination medicine used to treat pain and inflammation associated with ear infections caused by bacteria and fungi. An ear infection occurs when fungi or bacteria affect the middle or outer ear, leading to pain and inflammation. Infection of the middle ear (air-filled space behind the eardrum) is known as otitis media whereas the inflammation of the external/outer ear canal that runs from the eardrum to the outside of the head is known as otitis externa.

Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml contains Chloramphenicol (antibiotic), Clotrimazole (antifungal), Beclomethasone (steroid), and Lidocaine (local anaesthetic). Chloramphenicol kills the bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required for the survival of bacteria. Clotrimazole kills the fungi by breaking down the fungal cell wall/protective covering. Beclomethasone reduces inflammation by blocking the chemical messengers that cause inflammation. Lidocaine decreases pain sensation by blocking the pain signals from the nerves to the brain. Together, Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml treats infections of the ear.

Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml is for otic use only. You are advised to use Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as burning sensation, irritation, itching, swelling, redness and stinging sensation. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Do not use Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml if you have/had a skin reaction or irritation to any steroid medicine. Consult your doctor before using Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established. Please do not touch the tip of the dropper, as it may contaminate the contents. Do not put cotton into the ear after administration of ear drops. Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml is an otic solution which is to be used only to treat infected ears; do not instil in the eyes.

Uses of Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml

Ear infections

Medicinal Benefits

Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml is a combination of four drugs, namely: Chloramphenicol, Clotrimazole, Beclomethasone and Lidocaine. Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml is used to treat pain and inflammation associated with ear infections caused by bacteria and fungi. Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic with bacteriostatic activity. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required for the survival of bacteria, thereby kills the bacteria. Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal with fungicidal and fungistatic properties. It works by breaking down the fungal cell wall, thereby kills the fungi. Beclomethasone is a topical anti-inflammatory corticosteroid which blocks the chemical messengers that cause inflammation, thereby reduces inflammation. Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic that blocks the pain signals from the nerves to the brain, thereby decreasing the pain sensation. Together, Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml eliminates bacterial, fungal growth and provides relief from pain, inflammation of the ear.

Directions for Use

Lie down with the affected ear facing upwards. Hold the dropper over the ear and instil the prescribed number of drops into the ear.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml

  • Burning sensation
  • Irritation
  • Itching
  • Redness 
  • Swelling
  • Stinging sensation

Drug Warnings

Do not use Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have any illness, disorders or medical conditions. Do not use Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml if you had a skin reaction or irritation to any steroid medicine. Consult your doctor before using Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established. Inform your doctor regarding other prescription, non-prescription and herbal medicines you are taking to prevent any side-effects/interactions.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml may interact with anti-cancer (methotrexate), immunosuppressant (azathioprine), dietary supplement (chymotrypsin), and anti-anxiety medicines (lorazepam, alprazolam).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions have been found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have epilepsy, heart, kidney or liver problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • METHOTREXATE
  • AZATHIOPRINE
  • CHYMOTRYPSIN
  • LORAZEPAM
  • ALPRAZOLAM

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include fruits, vegetables, high-quality proteins and whole wheat grains in your diet to strengthen the immune system.
  • Avoid consuming foods that you are allergic to as it can cause the body to produce excess mucus leading to inflammation.
  • Avoid getting things like shampoo, soap, and water into the ear as it can cause itching.
  • Do not poke or scratch the ear, as it can cause damage to the ear canal, leading to inflammation. The inflamed skin can be infected by bacteria or fungi, which can cause infections in the ear.
  • Stay healthy as immunity prevents infections.

Special Advise

  • Do not touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the contents. Do not put  cotton into the ear after administration of ear drops.
  • Discard any unused medicine after the completion of the course of therapy.
  • Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml is an otic solution which is to be used only to treat infected ears; do not instil in the eyes.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Ear infections: An ear infection occurs when fungi or bacteria affect the middle or outer ear, leading to pain and inflammation. An ear infection occurs when the Eustachian tubes (small tubes that run from each ear to the back of the throat) become blocked or swollen. Infection of the middle ear (air-filled space behind the eardrum) is known as otitis media whereas the inflammation of the external/outer ear canal that runs from the eardrum to the outside of the head is known as otitis externa. Ear infections can be painful due to inflammation and fluid build-up. Symptoms include pain or discomfort inside the ear, pus or fluid-like drainage from the ear, feeling of pressure inside the ear, and loss of hearing.

Consult Doctor

About Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml

Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml is a combination medicine used to treat pain and inflammation associated with ear infections caused by bacteria and fungi. An ear infection occurs when fungi or bacteria affect the middle or outer ear, leading to pain and inflammation. Infection of the middle ear (air-filled space behind the eardrum) is known as otitis media whereas the inflammation of the external/outer ear canal that runs from the eardrum to the outside of the head is known as otitis externa.

Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml contains Chloramphenicol (antibiotic), Clotrimazole (antifungal), Beclomethasone (steroid), and Lidocaine (local anaesthetic). Chloramphenicol kills the bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required for the survival of bacteria. Clotrimazole kills the fungi by breaking down the fungal cell wall/protective covering. Beclomethasone reduces inflammation by blocking the chemical messengers that cause inflammation. Lidocaine decreases pain sensation by blocking the pain signals from the nerves to the brain. Together, Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml treats infections of the ear.

Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml is for otic use only. You are advised to use Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as burning sensation, irritation, itching, swelling, redness and stinging sensation. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Do not use Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml if you have/had a skin reaction or irritation to any steroid medicine. Consult your doctor before using Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established. Please do not touch the tip of the dropper, as it may contaminate the contents. Do not put cotton into the ear after administration of ear drops. Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml is an otic solution which is to be used only to treat infected ears; do not instil in the eyes.

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Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml contains Chloramphenicol, Clotrimazole, Beclomethasone, and lidocaine. Chloramphenicol prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required for the survival of bacteria, thereby kills the bacteria. Clotrimazole breaks down the fungal cell wall/protective covering, thereby kills the fungi. Beclomethasone blocks the chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation, thereby reduces inflammation. Lidocaine blocks the pain signals from the nerves to the brain, thereby decreases the sensation of pain.
Continue using Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while using Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml.
Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml is used to treat bacterial and fungal infections of the ear. Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml contains chloramphenicol, an antibiotic and clotrimazole, an antifungal agent that helps treat bacterial and fungal infections, respectively.
Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml should not be used for longer durations unless prescribed by a doctor. If your condition does not improve despite using Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml for a week, consult your doctor, he/she may prescribe you an alternate medicine.
Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml contains chloramphenicol, an antibiotic. Therefore, talk to your doctor before taking any other antibiotic medicines with Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml. Antibiotic medicines should be taken only if prescribed by the doctor.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known whether Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml can be used by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml does not affect driving.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml in patients with kidney impairment.

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Children

Caution

Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:54 PM IST

Uses of Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml

Ear infections

Medicinal Benefits

Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml is a combination of four drugs, namely: Chloramphenicol, Clotrimazole, Beclomethasone and Lidocaine. Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml is used to treat pain and inflammation associated with ear infections caused by bacteria and fungi. Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic with bacteriostatic activity. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required for the survival of bacteria, thereby kills the bacteria. Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal with fungicidal and fungistatic properties. It works by breaking down the fungal cell wall, thereby kills the fungi. Beclomethasone is a topical anti-inflammatory corticosteroid which blocks the chemical messengers that cause inflammation, thereby reduces inflammation. Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic that blocks the pain signals from the nerves to the brain, thereby decreasing the pain sensation. Together, Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml eliminates bacterial, fungal growth and provides relief from pain, inflammation of the ear.

Side Effects of Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml

  • Burning sensation
  • Irritation
  • Itching
  • Redness 
  • Swelling
  • Stinging sensation

Directions for Use

Lie down with the affected ear facing upwards. Hold the dropper over the ear and instil the prescribed number of drops into the ear.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not use Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have any illness, disorders or medical conditions. Do not use Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml if you had a skin reaction or irritation to any steroid medicine. Consult your doctor before using Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established. Inform your doctor regarding other prescription, non-prescription and herbal medicines you are taking to prevent any side-effects/interactions.

Therapeutic Class

OTIC AGENTS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • METHOTREXATE
  • AZATHIOPRINE
  • CHYMOTRYPSIN
  • LORAZEPAM
  • ALPRAZOLAM

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include fruits, vegetables, high-quality proteins and whole wheat grains in your diet to strengthen the immune system.
  • Avoid consuming foods that you are allergic to as it can cause the body to produce excess mucus leading to inflammation.
  • Avoid getting things like shampoo, soap, and water into the ear as it can cause itching.
  • Do not poke or scratch the ear, as it can cause damage to the ear canal, leading to inflammation. The inflamed skin can be infected by bacteria or fungi, which can cause infections in the ear.
  • Stay healthy as immunity prevents infections.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Do not touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the contents. Do not put  cotton into the ear after administration of ear drops.
  • Discard any unused medicine after the completion of the course of therapy.
  • Wax-GO Ear Drops 10 ml is an otic solution which is to be used only to treat infected ears; do not instil in the eyes.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Ear infections: An ear infection occurs when fungi or bacteria affect the middle or outer ear, leading to pain and inflammation. An ear infection occurs when the Eustachian tubes (small tubes that run from each ear to the back of the throat) become blocked or swollen. Infection of the middle ear (air-filled space behind the eardrum) is known as otitis media whereas the inflammation of the external/outer ear canal that runs from the eardrum to the outside of the head is known as otitis externa. Ear infections can be painful due to inflammation and fluid build-up. Symptoms include pain or discomfort inside the ear, pus or fluid-like drainage from the ear, feeling of pressure inside the ear, and loss of hearing.