OTOMAX® OTIC OINTMENT

Otomax is indicated for the treatment of canine acute and chronic otitis externa associated with yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and/or bacteria susceptible to gentamicin. Otomax contains gentamicin sulfate, betamethasone valerate and clotrimazole in a mineral oil-based system containing a plasticized hydrocarbon gel.

(gentamicin sulfate, betamethasone valerate, clotrimazole)

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Diseases/Parasites

Pharmaceutical Name

Gentamicin sulfate, USP; Betamethasone Valerate, USP; and Clotrimazole, USP Ointment.

Description

Each gram of Otomax Otic Ointment contains gentamicin sulfate, USP equivalent to 3 mg gentamicin base; betamethasone valerate, USP equivalent to 1 mg betamethasone; and 10 mg clotrimazole, USP in a mineral oil -based system containing a plasticized hydrocarbon gel.

Indications

Otomax Otic Ointment is indicated for the treatment of canine acute and chronic otitis externa associated with yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and/or bacteria susceptible to gentamicin.

  • Gentamicin is an antibiotic with broad spectrum activity.
  • Betamethasone is a highly effective and safe corticosteroid that reduces inflammation.
  • Clotrimazole is an antifungal proven effective for the most common ear yeast isolate- Malassezia pachydermatis.

Administration and Dosage

  • Administer twice daily for 7 days
  • 4 drops per ear for dogs < 30 lbs
  • 8 drops per ear for dogs = or > 30 lbs

Supplied

Otomax Otic Ointment is available in 7.5 g and 15 g tubes as well as 15 g, 30 g and 215 g bottles

Fair Balance

Components may cause local hypersensitivity or ototoxicity. For side effects and warnings, please see product label.

For additional information, please see the product label.