Otomax

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Otomax (Otomax Ear Drops Suspension) is a suspension for otic use in dogs only. It is a veterinary product produced by Schering-Plough. The active ingredients of are gentamicin, betamethasone valerate and clotrimazole.

Otomax is used for treatment of acute external otitis. It is also used for the treatment of short term exacerbation of acute signs of chronic external otitis of bacterial and fungal origin due to bacteria susceptibility to gentamicin, such as Staphylococcus intermedius, and fungi susceptible to clotrimazole, in particular Malassezia pachydermatis.

The normal treatment is twice daily for a duration of 7 days. The dosage amount varies and should be as prescribed by a veterinarian.

Contraindications

Otomax should not be administered to pregnant or lactating dogs, dogs with a perforated ear drum, or in the case of known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. It should not be administered concurrently with other substances known to cause ototoxicity.

Legality

Otomax is a prescription medication only licensed for use in dogs.

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