EasOtic – 10 ml ear solution

Name:
· Easotic 10 ml

Manufacturer:
· Virbac

Description:
· Easotic, 10 ml is a product used in the treatment of acute otitis externa and acute exacerbations of recurrent otitis externa in dogs, associated with gentamicin-susceptible bacteria and fungi susceptible to miconazole, in particular Malassezia pachydermatis.

Ingredients:
· Hydrocortisone aceponate 1.11 mg/ml
· Miconazole nitrate 15.1 mg/ml
· Gentamicin in the form of sulphate 1505 IU/ml

Key benefits:
· Treatment of acute otitis externa and acute exacerbation of external recurrent otitis associated with gentamicin-susceptible bacteria and miconazole-susceptible fungi.
· Bacterial and fungal otitis is often secondary and the correct diagnosis must be made to determine the primary factors involved.

Intended for:

Dogs.

Method of administration:
· External administration in the ear canal.

Form of presentation:
· 10ml bottle.

Dosage:
· Shake the bottle well before first use.
· The recommended dose is 1 ml for an infected ear once a day for 5 consecutive days.
· Insert the atraumatic cannula into the ear canal and administer one dose (1ml) of the product into each infected ear.
· 1ml corresponds to a single press of the pump.
· After application, the base of the ear should be massaged briefly and carefully to allow the preparation to reach the lower part of the ear canal.

Possible side effects:
· Mild to moderate redness of the ear was usually noted (in 2.4% of treated dogs).
· Papules have been observed very rarely (in less than 1% of treated dogs).
· In all cases, treatment with the veterinary medicinal product was not interrupted and all patients recovered without any specific therapy.
Administration of the ear preparation may be associated with hearing loss, usually temporarily, and in elderly patients. In this case, treatment should be stopped. · If you notice any serious reactions and effects that are not mentioned in the leaflet, please inform your veterinarian. Precautions: · DO NOT administer without the recommendation of your veterinarian. · Bacterial and fungal otitis is often secondary and the correct diagnosis must be made to determine the primary factors involved. The use of the veterinary medical product should be prescribed only on the basis of identification of infection factors and susceptibility testing, and taking into account official and local antimicrobial policy. · The safety of the veterinary medicinal product has not been established during gestation and lactation.

The safety of the veterinary medicinal product has not been established during gestation and lactation. Systemic absorption of hydrocortisone aceponate, gentamicin sulphate and miconazole nitrate is negligible and teratogenic, foetotoxic or maternotoxic effects are unlikely to occur in dogs at recommended doses.
· Use only in accordance with the risk/benefit balance assessment carried out by the responsible veterinarian. Compatibility with substances used to clean the ear has not been demonstrated.
· In case of accidental contact with the skin, it is recommended to rinse thoroughly with water. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse with plenty of water.
· Consult a doctor in case of eye irritation. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or product label.

How to store:
· Store in a place away from moisture and direct exposure to the sun, at temperatures up to 25°C.

In case of overdose:
· In case of overdose, please contact your veterinarian urgently.