Forumen: function, dosage, side effects, how to use

Use

What is the function of the forumen?

Forumen are ear drops that contain docusatory sodium (docusate sodium). The main content of this forumen drug is to thin the wax that has accumulated in the ear to make it easier to remove.

Forums are usually used to thin and break down hard-to-clean earwax deposits.

These ear drops can be used by both children, adults, and the elderly (seniors) and can only be purchased with a doctor's prescription.

How do I use the document?

There are several things that you should pay attention to when using formulas, including the following.

• Use this drug in accordance with the method of administration of the drug recommended by the doctor or written on the drug package.
• If you are unsure of the various explanations and information contained on the medicine package, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• Only use this remedy for two consecutive nights when absolutely needed.
• If after two days of using the drug your condition does not improve immediately, or it gets worse, contact your doctor immediately.
• If you take a larger dose of forumen than you should, there is a chance that this drug will seep through your ear into your body.

The steps for its use are as follows.

• First tilt your head and position the ear you want to drop facing up.
• Drop the forumen according to the recommended dose into your ear.
• Keep your head in position with ears facing up.
• After that, put a small cotton swab as a tool to clean the wax in the ear hole that has been dripped.
• We recommend that you use this medicine at night before you go to bed.
• The next morning, pull the small cotton that is placed inside the ear. At that time the little cotton already contains earwax which is successfully diluted and comes out of your ear. That way, your ears will be clean again.
• In cases that are quite difficult, sometimes the doctor has to insert a syringe that has been dripped with warm water to draw wax out of the ear.

Avoid using cotton bud when cleaning your ears, as this can make wax even deeper into the hole.

How do I store this drug?

Forumen is best stored at room temperature. We recommend that you keep this drug away from direct exposure to light and avoid putting it in a damp place.

The most appropriate forumen storage temperature is around 25 degrees Celsius. Do not store these ear drops in the bathroom and do not freeze them or simply store them in the freezer.

Always pay attention to the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist if there is an explanation that you do not understand. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules than forumen. Keep these ear drops out of reach of children and pets.

If this medicine has expired or is no longer needed, discard this medication. However, do not flush medications down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so on the packaging or by your doctor.

Consult your pharmacist about how to safely dispose of this drug so as not to pollute the environment.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dosage forumen for adults?

Adult dosage for cleaning earwax

Use enough liquid medicine for two nights in a row.

The same dosage applies to the elderly.

What is the dosage of the forumen for children?

Children's dosage for cleaning earwax

Use enough liquid medicine for two nights in a row.

The number of drops needed may be less than the number of drops used by an adult.

In what dosage is this drug available?

The ear drop forumen is available in 10 milliliter (mL) sizes.

Side effects

What side effects may occur due to using the forumen?

As with other medicines, ear drops forumen also have the potential to cause side effects.

According to EMC, the possible side effects of docusate in the forumen include:

Allergy

You may have an allergic reaction to these drops. These reactions include:

• skin rash
• itchy skin
• reddish skin
• blisters or peeling skin with fever or not
• swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat
• wheezing or breath sounds
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing, chewing, and speaking
• hoarseness

Ear pain

Although rare, you may also feel a sharp pain. But this pain usually doesn't last long. If it persists for a long time, do not continue using the drug the next day.

This medicine may also cause pain when used when there is a wound in the ear canal. If the side effects of these drops get worse or get more serious, report them to your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Keep in mind that the doctor prescribes this because the doctor has examined your body and health condition and assesses that the benefits you get from using this medicine will outweigh the risk of side effects.

Not everyone experiences the side effects that have been mentioned. There may be some side effects not listed above.

If you have concerns about certain side effects that you feel after using the forumen, do not hesitate to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Warnings & Precautions

What should be known before using formulas?

Some things that you should pay attention to and do before using a document are as follows.

• Make sure you are not allergic to the formulas or ingredients contained in them, namely docusate. Your doctor may be able to suggest a specific dose or other medication that is more suitable for your condition.
• Do not use this medication if there is a hole in your eardrum.
• Do not use this medication if the ear has irritation or other skin problems in the ear area.
• Do not use this medication if you have eczema in the ear area.
• Tell your doctor about any prescription, non-prescription, vitamin, and herbal medicines you use or intend to use.
• Do not use these medications in children under 12 years of age unless instructed by a doctor.
• Do not give this medicine to other people. This medication is only prescribed by a doctor to treat your problem. If it is given to someone else, it is not necessarily the same as yours. This can be dangerous for other people's conditions, because you are not sure whether this medicine is suitable for other people's needs.
• You are still allowed to use this drug when driving or doing activities that require high concentration because this drug does not affect your vision or reduce your concentration.

Is this drug safe for pregnant and lactating women?

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, using the documents is still acceptable for you. As ear drops and not as oral medication, this medicine will not enter your body as long as it is not absorbed by the skin and enters the body.

Likewise with breastfeeding mothers, the use of forumen is still relatively safe. This is because the forumen is not consumed but is only used as ear drops.

So that this drug does not enter the body and will not pass through breast milk (ASI) and will not harm the baby. Make sure that when you use the ear drops, you are not holding your baby.

Interaction

What other medicines may interact with forumen?

The interaction that occurs between two drugs in your body, has the potential to change the performance of the drugs you are taking or increase the risk of serious side effects. However, not all possible interactions are listed in this article.

It's a good idea to keep a list of all the products you use, whether it's prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, vitamins, and herbal products. Then, consult your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine you are taking without your doctor's approval.

Although certain drugs should not be used together at the same time, certain cases indicate that interactions may occur even if two drugs are used at different times.

If you have this condition, your doctor may change the dose of the medicine you are currently taking. Your doctor may also take other precautions you may need.

Docusate, the main ingredient of the forumen, may interact with some of the following drugs:

Lactulose

The interaction that occurs between docusate and lactulose can affect how lactulose works. However, this interaction is only possible if you are taking these two types of drugs at the same time. This interaction is almost impossible when docusate is only used as the active ingredient of the drops.

Mineral Oil

The interactions that occur between docusate and oil containing minerals (mineral oil) effect can increase the side effects of use mineral oil so these two drugs should not be used together.

However, this interaction is only possible if docusate is consumed or drunk. Interactions may not occur if docusate is used for drops only.

Phenolphthalein

The interactions that occur between these two drugs can increase the side effects of phenolphthalein, because the use of these two drugs is not recommended when taken together.

However, docusate in furamen may not interact with the drugs that are consumed because docusate contained in furamen does not enter the body.

Linaclotide

Although not dangerous, avoid taking docusate together with linaclotide because these two drugs can interact. But as with other interactions that may occur, the interaction between the two drugs is very small if docusate is only used as drops only.

Even if not consumed, the possibility of drug interactions still exists.

Can food or alcohol interact with the forumen?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Always discuss your drug use with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

Forumens are ear drops that do not enter the digestive system, so that the possibility of interaction of this drug with food or alcohol in the body is almost non-existent.

However, use this medicine with caution and make sure that while using this medicine, you are not eating because it is possible that droplets of the drug fall into the food and are accidentally consumed.

What health conditions can interact with this drug?

The presence of other health problems in your child's body can affect the use of certain medications. However, this drug is almost impossible to interact with any health conditions you have. This is because the forumen are ear drops that are not intended for consumption by your body.

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

If the number of drops you are taking exceeds the number of drops you need, this medication may enter your body through the skin of your ear. Even so, you probably won't have an overdose problem while using this drug.

But if you experience skin irritation, tell your doctor right away. Discuss other possible overdoses with a medical professional.

What should I do if I miss a dose of forumen?

Since these ear drops are only used when there is a buildup of earwax, do not use them if they are not needed because they may actually increase the risk of side effects on your body.

When needed, only use this medicine at night before going to bed, and take it for two consecutive days. Do not use this medication for more than two days during use. If your condition does not improve after two days of use, contact your doctor immediately.

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