Posatex Ear Drops 8.8ml

Posatex Ear Drops is indicated for the treatment of acute external otitis and acute exacerbations of recurrent external otitis, associated with orbifloxacin-sensitive bacteria and posaconazole-sensitive fungi, in particular Malassezia pachydermatis.

Active substances: Orbifloxacin 8.5 mg/mL; Mometasone furoate (as monohydrate) 0.9 mg/mL and Posaconazole 0.9 mg/mL.

Orbifloxacin is a broad-spectrum synthetic bactericidal agent classified as a quinolone carboxylic acid derivative, or more specifically a fluoroquinolone. Orbifloxacin has in vitro activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms.

Mometasone fluorate is a corticosteroid with high topical potency but few systemic effects. Like other topical corticosteroids, it has anti-inflammatory and antipruritic properties.

Posaconazole is a broad-spectrum triazole antifungal agent.

Target species: canines.

Posology and route of administration:

Auricular administration. The outer ear canal must be meticulously cleaned and dried prior to treatment. Excess hair in the treatment area should be clipped. Shake well before administering.

• Dogs weighing less than 2 kg, apply 2 drops in the ear once a day.
• Dogs weighing between 2-15 kg, apply 4 drops in the ear once daily.
• Dogs weighing 15 kg or more: apply 8 drops in the ear once a day.

Treatment should continue for 7 consecutive days. After application, the base of the ear can be gently massaged to allow the veterinary medicinal product to penetrate into the lower part of the ear canal.

As it is a veterinary medicine subject to medical prescription , we request that you send it to the e-mail: online@farmacianovadamaia.pt