Mometamax for Dogs - Otic Suspension 7.5gm Bottle - [Ear Infection]

View Mometamax Otic Suspension Drug Facts Sheet.

Dosage & Administration:

Before using Mometamax Otic Suspension, clean and dry your dog’s external ear canal thoroughly. Ensure the eardrum (tympanic membrane) is intact before administering the medication.

• Dogs under 30 lbs: Instill 4 drops once daily into the affected ear(s) using the 7.5 g, 15 g, or 30 g bottle, or 2 drops from the 215 g bottle.
• Dogs 30 lbs and over: Instill 8 drops once daily into the affected ear(s) using the 7.5 g, 15 g, or 30 g bottle, or 4 drops from the 215 g bottle.

Treatment should continue for 7 consecutive days unless otherwise directed by your veterinarian.

Caution:

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Contraindications:

• Discontinue use if hypersensitivity to any ingredient occurs.
• Do not use in dogs with ruptured eardrums.
• Avoid concurrent use with drugs known to cause ototoxicity.

Warnings:

• Temporary hearing loss or deafness may occur in sensitive dogs, especially geriatric patients.
• Discontinue use if vestibular or auditory dysfunction occurs and flush ears with a non-ototoxic solution.
• Corticosteroids may cause birth defects in animals if used during pregnancy (e.g., cleft palate, limb deformities).
• Late pregnancy use may induce premature labor, fetal death, or complications during birth.

Precautions:

• Confirm the tympanic membrane is intact before application to prevent inner ear damage.
• Use beyond the 7-day period may delay healing of the ear canal.
• Discontinue use if resistant bacteria or fungi overgrow during treatment.
• Avoid ingestion. Topical corticosteroids may lead to systemic effects such as fluid retention, increased urination, or immunosuppression.
• Wean pets gradually if they have recently been treated with corticosteroids to avoid adrenal suppression.

Possible Side Effects:

Gentamicin: Risk of nephrotoxicity, vestibular, and cochlear damage if used improperly or on damaged skin.

Mometasone: May cause liver enzyme elevations, appetite changes, increased thirst/urination, and in rare cases, signs of Cushing's syndrome.

Clotrimazole: Rarely causes skin irritation, redness, itching, or swelling.

General Observations: In clinical trials, less than 1% of dogs experienced side effects such as ataxia, proprioceptive deficits, increased water consumption, inflammation of the pinna, or diarrhea.

Storage Instructions:

• Store between 2°C and 25°C (36°F and 77°F).
• Shake well before each use.