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Product Description
Otomax is a corticosteroid and antimicrobial ointment used to treat chronic and acute swimmer's ear (otitis externa) caused by gentamicin-susceptible bacteria or yeast.
Who is Otomax Ointment for?
Dogs and cats.
Why use Otomax Ointment?
Otomax helps treat chronic or acute cases of otitis.
How does Otomax Ointment work?
Betamethasone, clotrimazole, and gentamicin are the three active components in Otomax. It has antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, so it can help your pet fight ear infections and resulting inflammation.
Manufacturer:
Merck Animal Health
Active Ingredients(s):
Gentamicin Sulfate, Betamethasone Valerate, And Clotrimazole Ointment
How is Otomax Ointment sold?
7.5gm, 15gm, 30gm or 215gm
What are the side effects of Otomax Ointment?
The most common adverse reactions are related to the ingredient gentamicin. Although it is not well-absorbed into the skin, this ingredient is known to cause irreversible or reversible kidney and eye toxicity when it is applied topically on wounds, denuded skin, or burns for excessive periods of time.
What special precautions are there?
Because Otomax may interact unfavorably with other products, always check with a veterinarian before using it and make a list of any other products and drugs your pet is on.
What to do if overdose?
Contact the closest veternarian or animal hospital. You can also call, Merck Animal Health Pharmacovigilance: Companion Animal Technical Services, 800-224-5318.
How can I store Otomax Ointment?
Temperatures should be kept between 2 and 25 degrees Celsius (36 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit).
Helpful Tips:
If a dose is missed, give it as soon as possible. Wait the appropriate length of time, then give the next dose according to schedule. Do not double dose or administer an extra dose.
Overview
Use as prescribed by your veterinarian.
Main Ingredients
GENTAMICIN SULFATE, BETAMETHASONE VALERATE, AND CLOTRIMAZOLE OINTMENT