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Otomax Ear Drops for the treatment of acute external otitis in the dog. Also for treatment of short term exacerbation of the acute signs of chronic external otitis of bacterial and fungal origin due to bacteria susceptible to gentamicin, such as Staphylococcus intermedius, and fungi susceptible to clotrimazole, in particular Malassezia pachydermatis.
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Presentation
White opaque liquid ointment. Each ml contains gentamicin sulfate equivalent to 2640 IU gentamicin base, betamethasone valerate equivalent to 0.88mg betamethasone and 8.80mg clotrimazole.
Uses
For the treatment of acute external otitis in the dog. Also for treatment of short term exacerbation of the acute signs of chronic external otitis of bacterial and fungal origin due to bacteria susceptible to gentamicin, such as Staphylococcus intermedius, and fungi susceptible to clotrimazole, in particular Malassezia pachydermatis.
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Dosage and administration
For otic use only.
Shake the product well before administration
Dogs weighing less than 15 kg: apply 4 drops to the ear twice a day.
Dogs weighing more than 15 kg: apply 8 drops to the ear twice a day. The duration of treatment is 7 days.
After application the base of the ear may be massaged briefly and gently to allow the preparation to penetrate to the lower part of the ear canal.
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Contra-indications, warnings, etc
Before the product is applied, the external auditory canal must be examined to ensure that the eardrum is not perforated in order to avoid the risk of transmission of the infection to the middle ear and to prevent damage to the cochlear and vestibular apparatus.
The outer ear should be cleaned and dried before treatment. Excess hair around the treatment area should be cut.
Do not administer to pregnant or lactating bitches.
Do not administer to dogs with a perforated ear drum.
Do not administer in the case of known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
Do not administer the product concurrently with other substances which are known to cause ototoxicity
For animal treatment only.
ONLY FOR USE IN DOGS
Keep out of the reach of children.
Operator warnings
Avoid contact with the product.
Wash hands carefully after applying the product. In case of accidental contact with the eyes, rinse with copious amounts of water.
Do not handle the product if you have known hypersensitivity against compounds in the product.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Store below 25°C.
Veterinary surgeons should dispose of any unused product or waste material in accordance with guidance from your local authority. Pet owners should dispose of unused product in domestic refuse.
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Legal category
POM-V (previously POM).
Packaging Quantities
Box containing 1 plastic bottle of 14 ml.
Box containing 1 plastic bottle of 34 ml.
Further information
Nil.
Marketing authorisation number
Vm 00201/4154.
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