Explain that it can take two weeks for any of the products to work

Olive oil drops can take two weeks to work. The Otex Express Ear Drops included in the Otex Express Combi Pack should work within three to four days.

Explain that the bulb syringe should be used after using the drops for three to four days

The drops need to work to soften and loosen the wax for a few days before using the bulb syringe.

The bulb syringe can be filled with olive oil

Warm water should be used in the bulb syringe.

Explain that he may feel a bubbling sensation in the ear when using the ear drops

As the urea hydrogen peroxide interacts with the moisture in the earwax, oxygen is released which may cause a bubbling sensation in the ear for some people.

Remind him not to use cotton buds to clean the ear canal

Cotton buds can cause damage to the ear and push the wax further into the ear canal, causing further problems.