COMPOSITION
1 ml of the preparation contains the active ingredients:
Ivermectin – 1 mg;
Clotrimazole – 10 mg;
Florphenicol – 2.5 mg;
Betamethasone (as dipropionate) – 1 mg.
Additional ingredients: dimethyl sulfoxide, ethanol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Otoflox is an antiphrastic, fungicidal, antimicrobial product; it has anti-inflammatory and antipruritic properties. Its pharmacological action is due to the properties of Ivermectin, Clotrimazole, Florfenicol and Betamethasone.
TARGET ANIMALS
Cats, dogs.
INDICATIONS
OTOFLOX is indicated for the treatment of small non-productive animals (dogs, cats and decorative rabbits) with otitis of different etiologies, including those caused by ectoparasites and/or complicated by bacterial or fungal infections.
ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION AND DOSAGES
Ear medications are applied after cleaning of animal’s ears and ear canals. The aim of cleaning is to remove earwax, exudates and scabs. Then the product is instilled twice daily in each ear, at a dosage as shown in Table 1, for 5-10 consecutive days depending on the clinical manifestations.
TABLE 1. Dosage
|
ANIMAL WEIGHT |
NUMBER OF DROPS (INTO ONE EAR) |
|
Up to 1 kg |
1 |
|
from 1 to 5 kg |
2 |
|
from 5 to 10 kg |
3 |
|
from 10 to 15 kg |
4 |
|
more 15 kg |
5 |
For better treatment the ear is folded lengthwise and in half, and gently massage its foundation.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use this product to the sick and emaciated animals; to lactating animals, puppies, kittens and rabbits up to 10 weeks of age, as well as to animals, sensitive to the components of the product.
Do not use Ivermectin to the sensitive breeds of dogs (collies and their subtypes: sheltie, bobtail, etc.).
PRECAUTIONS
After animal treatment:
• avoid licking of treated area for 10 minutes;
• avoid the product intake and contact with mucous membranes.
After animals’ treatment, wash your hands thoroughly with warm soapy water.
SHELF LIFE
24 months. Once opened, 28 days if stored in dark place temperature from 5°C to 25°.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
In dry, dark place, out of the reach of children at temperature from 5°C to 25°.
