Canaural Ear Drops for Cats and Dogs

Canaural Ear Drops are effective against the micro-organisms commonly associated with otitis externa, including the ear mite, Otodectes cynotis, and are specifically formulated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs and cats.

Canaural Ear Drops contains a combination of four ingredients: Fusidic acid is an antibiotic which is highly active against Staphylococci, the most commonly found bacterial pathogen in otitis externa in the dog and cat. Fusidic acid has skin penetrating properties which enhances its antibacterial properties. Framycetin sulphate is a broad spectrum antibiotic which has been incorporated for its activity against gram negative organisms associated with otitis externa, in particular Pseudomonas spp. and Proteus spp. Nystatin is highly active against yeast. The yeast, Malassezia canis is associated with otitis externa in the dog and cat either by itself or with other organisms. Prednisolone is incorporated for its anti-inflammatory activity.

Doseage and Application: Where appropriate, prior to administration, the ear canal and the surrounding area should be cleaned mechanically or by irrigation taking care to avoid further damage to the skin. Any excess exudate, hair or debris should be carefully removed prior to the application of the ear drops. Animal owners should only do this on the direction of the prescribing veterinary surgeon. Shake the bottle well before use. Instil 5-10 drops into the ear according to the size of the animal and ear canal twice daily. Without allowing the animal to shake its head, very gently massage the ear canal after administration holding the pinna in an upright position to ensure penetration of the drops into the ear. Where ear mite infection is present, consideration should be given to treating both ears, even if infection is apparent in only one. Treatment should continue for at least 3 weeks to ensure that successive generations of ear mites are killed. Animals that are in contact should also be treated. Where treatment is for a period longer than 7 days regular clinical re-evaluation should be carried out. Where gram-negative infections are involved, the use of the veterinary medicinal product should be based on bacterial sensitivity testing. In cases where the treatment period is prolonged, in vitro sensitivity should be re-evaluated.

Active Constituents: Diethanolamine fusidate 4.6mg/ml Framycetin sulphate 4.6mg/ml Nystatin 92,000i.u./ml Prednisolone 2.3mg/ml

Safety: Do not use in animals with a perforated eardrum. Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to the active substances.

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