The claim “Put 4 drops in your ear and you will hear like new again” is misleading. There is no universal four-drop remedy that restores hearing.
If the problem is earwax blockage, certain pharmacy ear drops can soften the wax and may improve hearing once the wax clears. NHS guidance notes that products containing olive oil, sodium bicarbonate, or hydrogen peroxide may be used for wax in appropriate circumstances. (NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight)
👂 But be careful
Hearing loss isn’t always caused by wax. It can also result from infection, eardrum problems, age-related hearing loss, or inner-ear conditions. A healthcare professional can examine the ear to determine the cause. (Mayo Clinic)
Do not put drops in the ear if you have—or might have—a perforated eardrum, unless a doctor recommends them. Drops can also be inappropriate after certain ear surgeries or with ear tubes. (Mayo Clinic)
And don’t use cotton buds, hairpins, or other objects to dig out wax; they can push wax deeper or injure the ear canal/eardrum. (Mayo Clinic)
Bottom line: If blocked hearing is caused by wax, properly selected ear drops may help—but four drops won’t “make you hear like new” if the hearing loss has another cause.
If you tell me what the four drops are (for example, olive oil, hydrogen peroxide, garlic oil, etc.), I can tell you whether that particular remedy is safe and whether there’s evidence it works.
