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Quick facts

How it is given
topical
Type
human otc drug
Brand names
Leader Earwax Removal Drops Earwax Removal Aid
RxNorm ID
702050

We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.

What it is used to treat

Uses for occasional use as an aid to soften, loosen, and remove excessive earwax

Warnings

Warnings For use in the ear only Ask a doctor before use if you have ear drainage or discharge ear pain irritation, or rash in the ear dizziness an injury or perforation (hole) of the ear drum recently had ear surgery When using this product avoid contact with the eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if you need to use for more than 4 days excessive earwax remains after use of this product Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Ask a doctor before use if

Ask a doctor before use if you have ear drainage or discharge ear pain irritation, or rash in the ear dizziness an injury or perforation (hole) of the ear drum recently had ear surgery

When using this medicine

When using this product avoid contact with the eyes

Stop use and see a doctor if

Stop use and ask a doctor if you need to use for more than 4 days excessive earwax remains after use of this product

Keeping it away from children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Active ingredient

Active ingredient Carbamide peroxide 6.5% Purpose Earwax removal aid

Other ingredients

Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, glycerin, propylene glycol, sodium citrate, sodium lauryl sulfate, water

Before you take anything new

Tell your pharmacist or doctor about every medicine you take — including ones bought without a prescription, herbal products and supplements. Interactions are one of the most common avoidable causes of harm from medicines, and a pharmacist can check your full list in a couple of minutes.


This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 23 August 2024. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.