First-line power for acute and chronic cases
A powerful first-line, broad-spectrum topical medication administered twice a day for 7 days to treat otitis externa in dogs.
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.
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.
Features & Benefits
OTOMAX is a trusted triple-action formula
ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT
Gentamicin
Provides coverage against a wide variety of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, other Staphylococcus spp, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTION
Betamethasone
A highly effective and safe corticosteroid that reduces inflammation
ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY
Clotrimazole
Proven effective for the most common ear yeast isolate (Malassezia pachydermatis)
Diseases/Parasites
Description
Each gram of OTOMAX Otic Ointment contains gentamicin sulfate, equivalent to 3 mg gentamicin base; betamethasone valerate, equivalent to 1 mg betamethasone; and 10 mg clotrimazole, in a mineral oil-based system containing a plasticized hydrocarbon gel.
Administration and Dosage
For 7.5 g and 15 g tubes, as well as 15 g and 30 g bottles:
- Administer twice daily for 7 days
- 4 drops per ear for dogs < 30 lbs
- 8 drops per ear for dogs = or > 30 lbs
For 215 g bottles:
- Administer twice daily for 7 days
- 2 drops per ear for dogs < 30 lbs
- 4 drops per ear for dogs = or > 30 lbs
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Components may cause local hypersensitivity or ototoxicity. Do not use in dogs with known perforation of eardrums. For side effects and warnings, please see product label.