Eardrops may be prescribed by your doctor to treat different ear conditions such as ear infections or ear wax. Here are some steps to ensure effective usage of the eardrops:

1. Check the medicine:
   • Read the label to make sure that you have the correct medicine.
   • Check the expiry date
   • Know if you need the medicine in 1 ear or both.
   • Know how long you should use the ear drops and how often to use them.
2. Warm the ear drops by holding the bottle in your hand for 1 to 2 minutes. This makes it more comfortable when you put the drops in.
3. Wash your hands with warm, soapy water and dry your ear with a clean towel.
4. Remove the cap from the bottle.
5. Lie down on with the ear that needs the drops pointing up.
6. Move the ear to straighten the ear canal (refer to the video below):
   • Children under 3 years old − Gently pull the ear down and toward the back of the head.
   • Children above 3 years old or adults − Gently pull the ear up and toward the back of the head.
7. Put the tip of the dropper close to the ear opening. Do not touch the ear with the dropper tip so as to avoid contamination of the eardrop bottle.
8. Put the correct number of drops in the ear.
9. With your finger, gently press or massage the small skin flap a few times. This helps the drops go into the ear.
10. Continue to lie with the head to the side for 3 to 5 minutes.
11. You may repeat the above steps for the other ear if required.
12. Close the cap on the bottle.
13. Wash your hands with soap and water.