Directions for Use: Eardrops

Wash your hands with soap and water. Shake the preparation well, if mentioned on the product label. Lie on your side or tilt your head so that the affected ear is facing up. Position the dropper over the ear. Avoid touching the dropper with your fingers or your ear to prevent contamination of the eardrops.

Put the correct number of drops in the ear. Tug the ear lobe gently to allow the drops to run in. (In adults, pull the lobe upwards (A); in children pull the lobe downward and towards the back (B).)

Keep the head tilted for at least 2 minutes. Straighten the head and wipe any liquid that spills out. Do not insert a cotton ball or any tissue paper in the ear.

To make the procedure less uncomfortable, you can warm the drops to near body temperature by holding the container in your hand for a few minutes.

Do not keep opened bottles of eardrops for long periods of time and do not rely on the manufacturer's expiration date on the container; the date is valid only if the container has not been opened. Always check with your pharmacist to know how long your drops are good for.