I have had a life long problem with ear wax build up in my left ear since childhood. It gets bad enough that at least once or twice a year I have to get my ear syringed by a doctor or nurse to clear the packed ear wax. With busy family life I recently let it get so bad I I could barely hear out of that ear. Terrible I know. It was so bad even the doctor looked amazed.

The wax has to be softened so it can be syringed out and also to not cause damage or pain to your ear. Over the years my doctors have had me use oil drops at bedtime at home for 2-3days or over the counter Cerumol Ear Wax Removal Drops before returning to have the procedure done. This was Cerumol time! This is used 2-3 times a day for 3 days, so this more heavy duty if you will. Lying down or tilt your head (lying down works better), use the glass dropper to put 5 drops in ear. Then put a thumb sized piece of cotton or cotton ball moistened with Cerumol into ear canal with out pushing it in. Remove it after an hour or in the morning if done at bedtime. I found it felt like it would run out every time so I suggest leaving in overnight and also this unfortunately has a strong smell. I wouldn't have wanted to walk around with that smell personally if I didn't need to. I do find it fells ticklish when being dropped in ear and makes it even harder to hear for quite awhile, so another reason I suggest bedtime, so it's less annoying.

Works well but wish it didn't smell so strong. It is over the counter, it's a bit pricey at $8.99-$12 for a 11ml glass bottle with glass dropper.dropper. It's been around for 50 years so .I think it's pasted the test of time. Do recommend it if ear wax build up is an issue for you, especially if you need to have your ear syringed by a doctor or nurse. Or if you’ve tried home remedies such as olive oil or saline with little or no hel you might want to try this.