Please note that your pet's health is our first priority. Keep out of reach of children and animals.Īll prescription items are Non-Refundable and Non-Returnable. Other congenital anomalies including deformed forelegs phocomelia and anasarca have been reported in offspring of dogs which received corticosteroids during pregnancy.Ĭlinical and experimental data have demonstrated that corticosteroids administered orally or parenterally to animals may induce the first stage of parturition if used during the last trimester of pregnancy and may precipitate premature parturition followed by dystocia fetal death retained placenta and metritis. Corticosteroids administered to dogs rabbits and rodents during pregnancy have resulted in cleft palate in offspring. If hearing or vestibular dysfunction is noted during the course of treatment discontinue use of OTOMAX ® ointment immediately and flush the ear canal thoroughly with a nonototoxic solution. The hearing deficit is usually temporary. The use of OTOMAX ® ointment has been associated with deafness or partial hearing loss in a small number of sensitive dogs (eg geriatric). What happens if I overdose my pet on Otomax?Īn overdose of this medication is unlikely.Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not give a double dose of the medication.
However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and apply the next one as directed. What happens if I miss applying a dose of Otomax?Īpply the missed dose as soon as you remember. Discontinue the medication and talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to your pet. In humans, clotrimazole has been observed to occasionally cause redness of the skin, stinging, blistering, peeling, fluid retention, itching, hives and general irritation of the skin. Discontinue this medication and consult with your veterinarian if hearing loss, head tilting or dizziness are noticed. Hearing loss (usually temporary) may occur.
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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.
Otomax requires a prescription from your veterinarian. Otomax may also be used for other purposes. Otomax is an antimicrobial, corticosteroid and antifungal combination used on dogs for the treatment of acute and chronic otitis externa associated with yeast and/or bacteria susceptible to gentamicin. Otomax is used to treat bacterial infections of the outer ear in dogs.
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