{"title":"Medicines \u0026 Treatments - Ear Care","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"alvita-foam-ear-plugs-3-pairs","title":"Alvita Foam Ear Plugs with Travel Case - 3 Pairs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Alvita Foam Ear Plugs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoft, slow-recovery foam ear plugs for sleeping, studying and travel: roll, insert, and the foam expands to seal out snoring, traffic, engine drone and the neighbours' television. Three pairs with a travel case, so they live in the bag rather than the bottom of it. Alvita pharmacy own-brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy foam\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFoam plugs give the best noise blocking for the money and adapt to any ear shape — which is why they're the sleeper's and traveller's standard. They're soft enough for side-sleepers and disposable enough to replace once they lose their spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith clean hands, roll the plug into a thin cylinder, pull the top of the ear gently up and back, insert, and hold for 20–30 seconds while the foam expands. Remove slowly with a twist. Replace when dirty or when they stop expanding fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot for use with an ear infection, discharge or pain, and don't push them in so far they're hard to remove. They reduce noise rather than eliminate it — you'll still hear an alarm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alvita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729944650115,"sku":"4255485","price":2.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/Alvita-Tapones-de-Oidos-en-Espuma-3-Pares.avif?v=1788360203"},{"product_id":"earol-aftercare-spray","title":"Earol Aftercare Spray - 10ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Earol Aftercare Spray\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe step most people skip. After ear wax has been removed — by microsuction, irrigation or drops — the skin of the ear canal is left dry, exposed and often itchy. Earol Aftercare hydrates that skin, relieves and calms itchiness and irritation, and soothes the ear afterwards. Suitable for very dry skin. 10ml spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a spray rather than drops\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarol's spray delivery coats the canal evenly instead of pooling as a single cold drop, which makes it far easier to use on yourself and considerably less unpleasant. The same delivery system Earol built its reputation on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsert the nozzle just inside the ear and apply one short spray as directed. Use after wax removal, or whenever the canal feels dry and itchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn itchy ear canal is very often just dryness — and scratching it with a cotton bud or hairgrip is how people damage the canal skin and start infections. Persistent itch, pain or discharge deserves a pharmacist's look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Earol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729962869123,"sku":"4295382","price":4.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71-5ajHxquL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787061910"},{"product_id":"cerumol-ear-drops","title":"Cerumol Ear Drops - 10ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Cerumol Ear Drops\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pharmacy fixture for decades: Cerumol's dual action formula gently softens and removes ear wax, easing the blocked, muffled hearing that builds up as wax hardens. Dropper included. 10ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGentle, and why that suits some ears\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCerumol works by softening and loosening the wax so it can migrate out naturally, rather than fizzing it apart. That gentler action suits sensitive ears and people who find the effervescent drops uncomfortable — it simply asks for a little more patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLie with the affected ear uppermost, apply the drops with the dropper as directed, and remain still for a few minutes to let them work down the canal. Follow the pack for how many days to continue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCerumol contains arachis (peanut) oil\u003c\/strong\u003e — do not use it if you have a peanut allergy; ask our pharmacist for a peanut-free alternative. Also avoid if your eardrum may be perforated or you have grommets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cerumol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730125627779,"sku":"4063541","price":3.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/713WHovetwL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787062021"},{"product_id":"cl-ear-express-ear-drops","title":"Cl-ear Express Ear Drops - 12ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Cl-ear Express Ear Drops\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDual action drops that soften and remove hard earwax and help prevent hardened earwax building up again. A straightforward, well-priced alternative to the big-name wax drops, in a 12ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWax isn't the enemy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEar wax is protective — it traps dust, repels water and keeps the canal healthy, and most ears clear it perfectly well on their own. Drops are for when that self-cleaning process falls behind and wax hardens into a plug that muffles hearing. If your ears aren't blocked, leave them be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLie with the affected ear uppermost, apply the drops as directed on the pack, and stay still for a few minutes so they can work down the canal. Continue for the course on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot with a perforated eardrum or grommets. If the ear stays blocked after a full course, a pharmacist or ear clinic can look properly — and please, no cotton buds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cl-Ear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730125889923,"sku":"4133260","price":3.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/81zjtdVx9zL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787062236"},{"product_id":"earol-olive-oil-spray","title":"Earol Olive Oil Ear Spray for Ear Wax Removal \u0026 Itchy Ears - 10ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Earol Olive Oil Spray\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ear-wax spray pharmacies vote for: a metered dose of pharmaceutical-grade olive oil that softens hard ear wax so it works its way out naturally, reduces the need for syringing or microsuction, and soothes dry, itchy ears. Pharmacy Product of the Year 2025 and a pharmacy MVP winner in 2023 and 2024. 10ml bottle giving at least 180 metered sprays; suitable from 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a spray beats drops\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOlive oil drops mean lying on your side with a dropper and a tissue, and half the oil running back out. Earol's angled nozzle delivers a measured spray straight into the ear canal, sitting or standing, without the guesswork or the mess, and the oil is the same softening agent GPs and ear clinics ask you to use before a wax removal appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGently pull the top of the ear up and back, place the nozzle at the entrance to the ear canal and press once for a single metered spray, then massage in front of the ear. Twice a day for four to five days before a wax removal appointment, or once a week to keep wax soft and ears comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot for a perforated eardrum, grommets, recent ear surgery, or a painful, discharging or infected ear. Blocked hearing that doesn't clear after a week of softening needs a look from a pharmacist, GP or ear-care clinic rather than more oil. 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Otex Express works by dual action — it actively breaks down hardened ear wax and helps it disperse, rather than merely softening it — and is clinically proven to reduce the need for syringing. 10ml, for the blocked, muffled ear that has stopped responding to olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy hardened wax needs more than oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOlive oil softens wax and works well when it's caught early. Once wax has gone hard and impacted, softening alone often isn't enough, and that's where the urea hydrogen peroxide in Otex earns its place: it releases oxygen that breaks the plug apart from within, so it can work its way out naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLie with the affected ear upward, apply the drops as directed on the pack, and stay put for a few minutes. Expect some fizzing — that is the product working, not a fault. Use for the number of days on the label, no longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNever use ear drops if your eardrum might be perforated, or if you have grommets. And never use cotton buds to “help” — they push wax deeper and cause most of the impactions we see. Ear pain or discharge means a pharmacist, not more drops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Otex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730132410755,"sku":"3345501","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71a-vw2TKPL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787061798"},{"product_id":"otinova-ear-spray","title":"Otinova Ear Spray - 15ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Otinova Ear Spray\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA treatment for inflammation of the ear canal — the sore, itchy, swollen discomfort often called swimmer's ear. Otinova's spray delivers treatment along the canal without drops or fiddling, in a 15ml bottle with a long, easy-aim nozzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ear canal gets inflamed\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater trapped after swimming or showering, cotton bud damage, hearing aids and eczema-prone skin all irritate the delicate canal lining, and once it's inflamed it itches, which invites scratching, which makes it worse. Breaking that cycle early is what stops it becoming a full infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsert the nozzle just inside the ear canal and spray as directed on the pack. Follow the course length in the leaflet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot for a perforated eardrum. Severe pain, discharge, fever or hearing loss needs a GP the same day — outer ear infections can need prescription drops. Keep water out while it settles, and dry ears gently after swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Otinova","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730132541827,"sku":"4163143","price":10.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/s-l1600_7e439eb6-b229-42ca-b3a5-fadae70bbc86.webp?v=1787062319"},{"product_id":"noise-x-ear-plugs-wax","title":"Noise-X Wax Ear Plugs Cotton Covered - 6 Pairs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Noise-X Wax Ear Plugs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSix pairs of cotton-covered mouldable wax plugs — the type you warm between your fingers and press over the ear opening rather than pushing into the canal. They seal to the exact shape of your ear, which is why wax plugs consistently out-perform foam for sleeping, and why swimmers favour them for keeping water out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMouldable wax versus foam\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFoam plugs go inside the canal, which many people find uncomfortable for a whole night and which can irritate the canal skin. Wax plugs sit over the entrance and form a custom seal instead — more comfortable on your side, and a genuinely better water barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm a plug between your fingers until soft, roll it into a ball, then press gently over the ear opening to seal — do not push it into the ear canal. Remove carefully. The cotton covering keeps them clean to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNever force a plug into the canal, and don't use them if you have an ear infection, discharge or a perforated eardrum. 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Supplied in an easy-squeeze bottle that makes self-application far less of a fiddle. 12ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTreating the build-up, not just the blockage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome ears simply produce more wax, or have canals shaped in a way that traps it — and for those people a single clear-out is a temporary victory. Drops that help prevent hardened wax re-accumulating are worth more than a one-off fix, particularly for hearing aid wearers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTilt the head with the affected ear uppermost, squeeze the drops in as directed, and stay still for a few minutes. Follow the pack for the length of the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot for use with a perforated eardrum or grommets. Cotton buds make wax problems worse, not better — they compact wax against the eardrum. Pain, discharge or sudden hearing loss needs a professional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Earex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730166686083,"sku":"3310182","price":5.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/81Uhzkj2Q3S._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787062094"},{"product_id":"care-ex-virgin-olive-oil-eardrops","title":"Care Olive Oil Ear Drops - 10ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Care Olive Oil Ear Drops\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gentlest way to deal with earwax, and the one pharmacists and GPs suggest first: a few drops of olive oil soften and loosen hardened wax so the ear can clear itself naturally. Care's 10ml bottle comes with a dropper for easy, accurate use. No fizzing, no stinging — just patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy oil first\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eImpacted wax is usually dry and hard; softening it is half the battle. Olive oil drops over several days can be all that's needed, and if syringing or microsuction is still required, well-softened wax makes it quicker and kinder. Many GP practices now insist on a week of oil before any wax removal appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm the bottle in your hands, tilt your head, and use the dropper to put two or three drops into the ear as directed on the pack, staying tilted for a few minutes. Repeat two or three times a day for up to a week, or as your pharmacist advises. The wax often works its way out on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNever use with a perforated eardrum, ear pain, discharge, or after ear surgery — check with a pharmacist or GP if unsure. Cotton buds push wax deeper; leave them in the drawer. Hearing that doesn't improve after a week's drops deserves a GP or ear-care clinic visit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Care","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730170814851,"sku":"3467768","price":3.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/717n1DquU5L._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1788359887"},{"product_id":"quies-air-travel-earplug-with-filter-1-pair-4234019","title":"Quies Air Travel Ear Plugs with Filter - 1 Pair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Quies Air Travel Ear Plugs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the descent that makes your ears ache. These Quies plugs contain a ceramic pressure filter that slows the rate of pressure change against the eardrum during take-off and landing, easing the painful blocked sensation that catches so many people out. Curved tip for a comfortable fit. One reusable pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy flying hurts your ears\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCabin pressure changes fast; the air behind your eardrum equalises slowly through the Eustachian tube. The gap between the two is what you feel as pressure, pain and muffled hearing — and it's much worse with a cold or blocked nose, when that tube is already congested.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsert before take-off and keep them in through the climb, then reinsert before the descent begins — not once your ears already hurt. Reusable; keep them clean between flights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwallowing, yawning and chewing all help equalise pressure alongside the plugs. If you're flying with a heavy cold, a decongestant beforehand may help — ask our pharmacist. 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