Discontinue this medication and consult with your veterinarian if hearing loss, head tilting or dizziness are noticed. Hearing loss (usually temporary) may occur.
Otomax ingredients skin#
Gentamicin, while absorbed poorly from the skin, when applied topically to large wounds, burns, or denuded skin for prolonged periods of time has a potential for reversible or irreversible ear and kidney toxicity. Side effects associated with this medication are related to the individual ingredients. What are the potential side effects of Otomax? The usual dose for dogs less than 30 lbs is 4 drops into the ear canal twice a day, and for dogs over 30 lbs use 8 drops into the ear canal twice a day. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Use this medication exactly as directed by your veterinarian. Tell your veterinarian if your pet is pregnant or lactating. What should I discuss with my veterinarian before using Otomax on my pet?ĭo not use Otomax if your pet has a viral or fungal infection. Otomax should not be used in pets with perforated eardrums. Prior to use the external ear should be cleaned and dried and excessive hair should be clipped from the treatment area. Each gm contains gentamicin sulfate equivalent to 3mg gentamicin base, betamethasone valerate equivalent to 1mg betamethasone and clotrimazole 10 mg. Otomax is available in 7.5 gm and 15 gm tubes and 15 gm, 30 gm, and 215 gm bottles. Otomax is a prescription medicine FDA approved for veterinary use in dogs. Gentamicin Sulfate, Betamethasone Valerate, USP and Clotrimazole, USP What is the most important thing I should know about Otomax? Disclose to your veterinarian everything you are giving your dog. Otomax may have negative interactions with other products. Easy to administer has the consistency of a solution with the prolonged contact time of an ointmentīy virtue of its three active ingredients Gentamicin, Betamethasone, and Clotrimazole, Otomax ointment provides antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal activity to combat infections of the outer ear accompanied by inflammation.
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