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A-Cerumen

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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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The drug A-Cerumen is used exclusively for external use. It contains such active substances as cocobetaine, TEA-cocoylhydrolyzed collagen and PEG 120-methylglucose dioleate, which cleanse the ear canal from excess sulfur.

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Indications A-Cerumen

Its direct purpose is to remove wax plugs that have formed in the ear canal. In addition, it is also used as a means of preventing this phenomenon. It can also be used to maintain clean ears. Especially for those patients who use hearing aids in everyday life. The same can be said for people who use mobile technology and headphones. After all, they contribute to the release of excess wax. A-Cerumen is recommended for people who prefer water sports and spend a long time in dark and unventilated rooms with excessive dust.

Release form

The drug is released in the form of dropper bottles. Moreover, they can be of different dosages. Standardly, this is 2 ml, which are in droppers made of polymeric materials. As a rule, they are placed in cardboard packaging, their number does not exceed 5 bottles. This is the standard. Often, the drug is found exclusively in dropper bottles. There is simply no other form of release! Therefore, you should pay attention to this fact. An exception may be the dosage of the drug. In general, this ear solution A-Cerumen is released in 2 ml bottles.

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Pharmacodynamics

A-Cerumen is used exclusively for external use. It contains a huge number of active substances that cleanse the ear canal of excess sulfur. Thanks to it, you can not worry about the occurrence of plugs. If a person already has plugs, then he can clean them in a short time. But you should use A-Cerumen carefully. It is important not to insert the bottle itself too deeply, so as not to damage anything. In addition, such use can lead to allergies. Therefore, some caution should be exercised.

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Pharmacokinetics

A-Cerumen, thanks to its active components, relieves a person of unnecessary problems. When instilling the medicine into the ear, no systemic absorption is observed. But still, the process should be carefully monitored. The composition of the A-Cerumen solution includes active components that relieve a person of earwax. Naturally, it is better not to bring it to this state. But if this happens, the drug can quickly cope with the problem. It is important to use the medicine correctly. It is advisable to consult a doctor.

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Dosing and administration

The A-Cerumen solution is intended for instillation into the ear. Before using it, it is worth warming the liquid to room temperature. Simply put, just wait a little and hold the bottle in your palm. In order to avoid irritation, it is forbidden to insert the tip too deeply. The amount of instillation and how often it is necessary to do this is determined by the attending physician. In general, 1 ml is prescribed in each ear, but not more than twice a month. If this does not help, then you should seek help from a specialist.

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Use A-Cerumen during pregnancy

A-Cerumen can be used during pregnancy. In fact, the drug does not contain anything that could affect the development of the fetus. Therefore, it can be used freely, even without consulting a doctor. Pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding are quite allowed to use it. But in this case, you should pay attention to the components of the drug. After all, it may not suit everyone, and even more so cause an allergy. Thus, people with increased sensitivity to the components of the drug A-Cerumen are strictly prohibited from using it. In any case, it is advisable to consult a doctor.

Contraindications

Contraindications to the use of A-Cerumen are quite obvious. It is used when a sulfur plug has formed in the ear. Sometimes it is used to prevent this phenomenon. Basically, the drug is prescribed to people who excessively use a headset and use hearing aids. It is strictly forbidden to use the drug for people with increased sensitivity to the components of the drug, especially if there are inflammatory processes, as well as shunts in the eardrum. In this case, you should refuse to use A-Cerumen.

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Side effects A-Cerumen

A-Cerumen has no side effects. All people who used this drug did not observe the development of any undesirable effects. The only side effect can be observed in patients who suffer from hypersensitivity. They may well experience itching and rash at the site of application. In all other cases, there is nothing to worry about. But it is still advisable to consult an experienced specialist. After all, no matter what the drug A-Cerumen is, there will always be people for whom it is not suitable. So you should not exclude the occurrence of undesirable effects.

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Overdose

If you use this drug according to all the established recommendations, then an overdose is simply impossible. And in general, all that can occur is an allergy, which will not pose any danger to the human body. But, despite the fact that no cases of overdose have been identified, it is advisable to consult a doctor. After all, it is impossible to say for sure that the use of A-Cerumen in humans cannot cause any side effects. It is important not to use the drug more often than stated in the instructions.

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Interactions with other drugs

If we are talking about other otological agents, then it is necessary to observe a certain interval between doses. Taking this medicine with others is quite acceptable. But if they also mean otological agents, then this should be done with caution. It is recommended to consult a doctor about this. In general, like any other drugs, A-Cerumen should be used with caution. The main thing is not to increase the "dose" on your own, in which case no problems can arise.

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Storage conditions

Once the bottle is opened, it can be stored for no more than a day. In a closed form, the shelf life is 3 years. It is advisable to store it in a room where the temperature does not exceed 30 degrees. Of course, like any medicine, A-Cerumen should be stored in a special way. Do not expose it to direct sunlight, despite the fact that it can withstand a temperature of 30 degrees. Naturally, after opening the bottle, it is not recommended to store it for more than a day.

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Shelf life

The shelf life does not exceed 3 years. If we are talking about an open bottle, then no more than a day. In general, this drug has no contraindications and is used locally. But in any case, before starting to use A-Cerumen, you should consult a doctor. After the expiration date, the medicine should be thrown away. It is prohibited to use it, it can harm the body. Even despite the fact that the packaging will be intact and without any mechanical damage. After all, we are talking about a drug that contains active components.

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Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "A-Cerumen" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.

Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.

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