triethanolamine polypeptide oleate-condensate (Cerumenex)

Introduction

Tradename: Cerumenex.

Indications

removal of earwax

Dosage

Fill ear canal for 15-30 min to loosen cerumen.

Flush ear with warm water (within 30 minutes).

Follow with Swim Ear or Auro-Dri.

Solution: otic 10% with cholrobatanol.

Adverse effects

• uncommon (< 1%)
  • mild erythema & pruritus, severe eczematous reactions, localized dermatitis

More general terms

• pharmacologic combination

Components

• triethanolamine