Teknofarma Deroxen oto 75 ml

PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC CATEGORY: Otologicals. Antimicrobials.

ACTIVE PRINCIPLES: Chlorhexidine digluconate 2.66 mg / ml (equivalent to chlorhexidine 1.5 mg / ml).

EXCIPIENTS: Qb to 1 ml.

INDICATIONS: For washing and antisepsis of the ears in ear infections sustained by Gram-positive, Gram-negative and Malassezie bacteria, sensitive to Chlorhexidine. In particular, the concentration of 1.5 mg / ml of base chlorhexidine is effective within 15 minutes against the following germs: Malassezia pachydermatis; Staphylococcus aureus; Staphylococcus intermedius; Staphylococcus epidermidis; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Enterobacter cloacae; Providencia alcalifaciens. The concentration of chlorhexidine used is not ototoxic even in the presence of perforation of the eardrum.

CONTRAINDICATIONS / SECONDARY EFFECTS: Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine.

USE / ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION:Topical.

DOSAGE: To irrigate the ear canal, use the amount of liquid necessary, depending on the size of the animal, to remove debris and exudates, which must then be sucked up or cleaned according to normal practice with gauze and cotton wool. For antisepsis apply every day or every other day. For ear cleaning use the product when necessary.

STORAGE:Do not store above 30 degrees C.

WARNINGS: Do not use for antisepsis of the nasal mucosa or eyes; avoid contact with eyes; do not use at the same time as other detergents; for external use only. Special precautions for the person administering the product: people with known hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product; avoid contact with eyes; in case of contact, rinse eyes with plenty of water. Overdose: the absorption of chlorhexidine by transcutaneous route, with intact skin, is nil, therefore the administration of an excessive dose of the drug has no consequences. As for the tolerability of chlorhexidine gluconate, the wide use in veterinary medicine has shown that only topical concentrations of more than 2% (equal to 11.2 mg / ml of chlorhexidine base) can cause skin irritation and in cats. , in the case of perforation of the eardrum, degenerative events can occur in the cochlear and vestibular hair cells. Incompatibility: surfactants other than that contained in the product can cancel the germicidal activity of chlorhexidine. Do not use at the same time as other detergents or solutions containing borates, bicarbonates, carbonates, chlorides, citrates, nitrates, phosphates and sulphates.

WAITING TIME: Not relevant.

TARGET SPECIES:Dogs, cats.

INTERACTIONS: Surfactants other than that contained in the product can cancel.

UNDESIRABLE EFFECTSATI: Possible hypersensitivity and irritation of skin, eyes and mucous membranes.

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING: The product can be used during pregnancy or lactation.