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Is It Safe To Have Dulcolax To Soften Ear Wax?
I was told to get liquid form of colace to loosen earwax they did not have it so pharmacist said to get the stool soften liquid gelcaps that contains colace but instead gave me one that contains dulcolax instead will this hurt my ears as I have already used it . She said to cut top off of gelcap and let liquid from gelcap go into the ear. Then use cloth to let it drain out of your ear . Please help
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Hi,
Dulcolax (biscodyl) is a laxative that mainly works by increasing bowel movements (peristalsis) and also by some increase in water content of stools.
These mechanisms won't help to loosen the wax (wax is impermeable to water). It is unlikely to cause significant side effects apart from minor local irritation- just wash once with clean water.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
Dulcolax (biscodyl) is a laxative that mainly works by increasing bowel movements (peristalsis) and also by some increase in water content of stools.
These mechanisms won't help to loosen the wax (wax is impermeable to water). It is unlikely to cause significant side effects apart from minor local irritation- just wash once with clean water.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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