• Canine Otitis Externa

Pharmaceutical Name:

1.0% Orbifloxacin, 0.1% Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate and 0.1% Posaconazole, Otic Suspension

Indications:

Posatex Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and bacteria (coagulase positive staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterococcus faecalis).

Features and Benefits:

1. Posaconazole:
   • Broad spectrum triazole antifungal
   • Particularly effective against Malassezia pachydermatis
   • More potent than other veterinary antifungals
2. Orbifloxacin:
   • Broad spectrum antibiotic
   • Proven efficacy against bacteria associated with canine otitis externa including Pseudomonas aeruginosa
   • High local concentrations minimize risk of microbial resistance
3. Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate:
   • Potent, yet safe anti-inflammatory agent
   • Good margin of adrenal safety
     • No adrenocortical suppression at 3 times recommended dose for 21 days.
4. Once daily for seven days:
   • Helps ensure pet owner compliance

Administration and Dosage:

• Administer once daily for 7 days
• 4 drops per ear for dogs < 30 lbs
• 8 drops per ear for dogs = or > 30 lbs

Supplied:

Posatex Otic Suspension is available in 7.5 g, 15 g, and 30 g plastic bottles.

Fair Balance:

POSATEX Otic Suspension is contraindicated in dogs with known or suspected hypersensitivity to quinolones, mometasone furoate monohydrate, or posaconazole.
Do not use in dogs with known tympanic perforation. The safe use in dogs used for breeding purposes, during pregnancy or in lactating bitches, has not been evaluated.

For additional information, please see the product label.