Posatex Otic Suspension

Posatex
Item #5316866
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$111.99
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About this item
DESCRIPTION:

Posatex Otic Suspension is an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal medication that treats swimmer's ear (otitis externa) caused by susceptible yeast and bacteria.

Key Benefits:Posatex contains a trio of active ingredients:

  • Novel Triazole: a revolutionary new antifungal
  • Orbifloxacin: a comprehensive antibiotic
  • Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate: a potent anti-inflammatory

    Formulated For: For dogs only.

    How is Medication Given?

  • For dogs weighing under 30 pounds, instill 4 drops in each ear daily for one week.
  • For dogs weighing over 30 pounds, instill 8 drops in each ear daily for one week.

    What Results Can I Expect? Posatex is a potent anti-inflammatory that treats:

  • Ear infections and swimmer's ear (otitis externa)
  • A variety of infections associated with malassezia pachydermatis and other strains of yeast
  • Certain bacterial strains, such as coagulase positive staphylococci, pseudomonas aeruginosa, or enterococcus faecalis

    What Form Does Medication Come In? Liquid

    Dose and Administration: Sold in a bottle containing 7.5 grams, 15 grams, or 30 grams.

    Possible Side Effects:

  • Intrinsic orbifloxacin/quinolone use has caused cartilage erosion and other arthropathy signs in the weight-bearing joints of numerous immature animal species.
  • This medication is a topical corticosteroid. Prolonged corticosteroid use has caused adrenocortical suppression and Cushing's disease (iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism).
  • This medication contains Posaconazole, an antifungal.
  • Pets may be allergic to the ingredients within this formula.
  • If you observe these or any other side effects, consult your veterinarian.

    Precautions:

  • Not recommended for use in dogs with known or suspected allergies to quinolones, mometasone furoate monohydrate, or posaconazole.
  • Not safe for administration to dogs with perforated eardrum (tympanic membrane).

    Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool and dry environment.

    In Case of Overdose: Call your nearest emergency pet hospital. You can also call Merck Animal Health Pharmacovigilance: Companion Animal Technical Services, 800-224-5318.

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