Posatex Otic Suspension is a prescription medication FDA approved for use in dogs only. It is available in a 7.5 gm, 15 gm, and 30 gm plastic dropper bottle. Use this medication for the full amount of time prescribed by your veterinarian, even if your pet appears to be better. Symptoms may improve before the infection is completely healed. Shake well before use. The usual dose for dogs weighing less than 30 lbs is 4 drops into the ear canal daily. For dogs weighing 30 lbs or more, the dose is 8 drops into the ear canal daily. Therapy should continue for 7 consecutive days. Avoid getting this medication in your pet's eyes, nose or mouth.
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Description
Posatex Otic Suspension is an anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal medication for dogs that treats otitis externa associated with susceptible strains of yeast and bacteria.
Key Benefits
- Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal medication, treats otitis externa in dogs
- Simple once-a-day dosing into the ear canal
How It Works
Posatex Otic Suspension contains anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties to treat otitis externa, which is inflammation in the ear canal due to yeast and bacteria. Dogs with floppy ears tend to more susceptible to otitis externa since there is a limited amount of air-flow to the ear which creates a moist dark environment where bacteria and yeast thrive. Posatex Otic Suspension works by combining a broad spectrum antibiotic called Orbifloxacin, a potent anti-inflammatory agent called Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate and Novel triazole, a antifungal new to animal health.
Indications
Posatex Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and bacteria (coagulase positive staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterococcus faecalis)
Posatex Otic Suspension is a registered trademark of Intervet Inc., d/b/a Merck Animal Health, a subsidiary of Merck & Co. Inc.
Directions
View Posatex Drug Facts Sheet.
Shake well before use. For dogs weighing less than 30 lbs. instill 4 drops of Posatex Otic Suspension once daily into the ear canal. For dogs weighing 30 lbs. or more, instill 8 drops once daily into the ear canal. Therapy should continue for 7 consecutive days.
Caution:
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Federal law prohibits the extralabel use of this drug in food-producing animals.
Contraindications:
Posatex Otic Suspension is contraindicated in dogs with known or suspected hypersensitivity to quinolones, mometasone furoate monohydrate, or posaconazole. Do not use in dogs with known tympanic perforation (see Precautions).
Warnings:
Human Warnings: Not for use in humans. Keep out of reach of children.
Animal Warnings: Do not administer orally. Immediately discontinue use of Posatex Otic Suspension if hearing loss is observed during treatment (see Adverse Reactions).
Precautions:
The use of Posatex Otic Suspension in dogs with perforated tympanic membranes has not been evaluated. The integrity of the tympanic membranes should be confi rmed before administering this product.Avoid prolonged or repeated use of Posatex Otic Suspension. Long-term use of topical otic corticosteroids has been associated with adrenocortical suppressionand iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism in dogs (see Animal Safety).
The safe use of Posatex Otic Suspension in dogs used for breeding purposes, during pregnancy or in lactating bitches, has not been evaluated. The systemic administration of quinolones has been shown to produce cartilage erosions of weight bearing joints and other signs of arthropathy in immature animals of various species.
Adverse Reactions:
In the field study, 143 dogs were treated with Posatex Otic Suspension. of those, 1 dog with bilateral otitis externa developed hearing loss. Posatex Otic Suspension treatment was discontinued and the condition resolved after one week.
To report suspected adverse reactions, call 1-800-224-5318.
For a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) call 1-800-770-8878.
Animal Safety:
Posatex Otic Suspension was administered at 1,3, and 5 times the recommended dosage for 21 consecutive days. The control group received the vehicle in both ears at the clinical dose given five times per day. There was a slight decrease in serum cortisol concentration after ACTH stimulation on Day 21 in the 5X group. Erythema was noted in all groups. Aural pain, swelling, or heat were each noted in 3 separate dogs in the 5X group.
Storage:
Store at temperatures between 2°-30°C (35.6°-86°F).Shake well before use.
FAQ
Tell your veterinarian if your pet has ever had an allergic reaction to this medication or any of the individual ingredients or quinolones. Tell your veterinarian if your pet is pregnant or lactating.
Shake well before use. Apply this medication exactly as directed by your veterinarian. If you do not understand these directions ask your pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Avoid getting Posatex Otic Suspension in your dog's eyes, nose or mouth. Store Posatex Otic Suspension at room temperature.
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and apply the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your veterinarian.
An overdose of Posatex Otic Suspension is unlikely to occur. If you suspect that a much larger than normal dose has been used, or that the medication has been ingested, contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room.
Avoid using any other medications in your pet's ear unless instructed to by your veterinarian. Do not use Posatex Otic Suspension in dogs allergic to it or any of the individual ingredients. Use with caution in pregnant animals. Do not use in dogs with perforated ear drums. Discontinue use of this medication if hearing loss is noted during treatment. Do not use this product beyond the recommended dose of 7 days.
Side effects associated with this medication are related to the individual ingredients. The systemic administration of quinolones such as orbifloxacin has been shown to produce cartilage erosion of weight bearing joints and other signs of arthropathy in immature animals of various species. Mometasone is a corticosteroid but is applied topically. Long term use of topical otic corticosteroids has been associated with adrenocortical suppression and iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease). Posaconazole is an antifungal. Other side effects may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to your pet.
Avoid using other ear medications without first talking to your veterinarian. Drugs other than those listed may also interact with Posatex Otic Suspension. Talk to your veterinarian or pharmacist before taking or using any other prescription or over the counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.