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.
What is POSATEX Otic Suspension?
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.
Who is POSATEX Otic Suspension for?
Dogs
Why use POSATEX Otic Suspension?
- Potent anti-inflammatory for ear infections and otitis externa in dogs.
- Treats infections strains of infections caused by yeast like Malassezia pachydermatis.
- Treats bacteria such as coagulase positive staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterococcus faecalis.
How does POSATEX Otic Suspension work?
Posatex Otic Suspension works by combining Novel triazole, a antifungal new to animal health, a broad spectrum antibiotic called Orbifloxacin, and potent anti-inflammatory agent called Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate.
Merck Animal Health
1.0% Orbifloxacin, 0.1% Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate and 0.1% Posaconazole, Otic Suspension
How is POSATEX Otic Suspension sold?
Posatex Otic Suspension is available in 7.5 g, 15 g, and 30 g plastic bottles.
What are the side effects of POSATEX Otic Suspension?
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.
What special precautions are there?
The use of Posatex otic suspension in dogs with perforated tympanic membranes has not been evaluated.
Posatex® Otic Suspension is contraindicated in dogs with known or suspected hypersensitivity to quinolones, mometasone furoate monohydrate, or posaconazole.
In case of overdose contact your nearest emergency pet hospital. You may also contact Merck Animal Health Pharmacovigilance: Companion Animal Technical Services, 800-224-5318.
How can I store POSATEX Otic Suspension?
Store at room temperature.
Avoid using any other medications in your pet's ear unless instructed to by your veterinarian.
Administer once daily for 7 days
4 drops per ear for dogs less than 30 lbs
8 drops per ear for dogs larger than 30 lbs
1.0 % Orbifloxacin, 0.1 % Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate and 0.1 % Posaconazole, Suspension
