Like a few of the other reviewers, I have a narrow ear channel in my left ear so have had it syringed a few times at local GP surgery. I also know how much it can compact so i wasnt expecting it all to come out in one syringe's worth. In fact it took about 40 - definitely more than 6 pints worth, and to be honest, i was on the cusp of giving up before it worked. So my message is to perservere!! (I too had been using olive oil for at least a week prior)