Mometamax 3 mg, 1 g, 10 mg Ear Drop Suspension
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of canine acute and chronic otitis externa.
Dosage (summary)
5 drops for dogs u2264 14 kg, 10 drops for dogs > 14 kg, once daily for 7 days.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Do not administer to pregnant or lactating bitches.
Key Drug Interactions
- Avoid concomitant use with ototoxic drugs.
- Compatibility with ear cleaners not demonstrated.
Contraindications
- Do not use if eardrum is perforated.
- Hypersensitivity to components.
Common side effects
- Mild erythematous lesions.
- Temporary hearing impairment in geriatric dogs.
Counselling Points
- Clean and dry ear canal before use.
- Massage base of ear after application.
- Wash hands after use.
Serious warnings
- For dogs only.
- Identify and treat underlying causes of otitis.
- Prolonged use may cause adrenal suppression.
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Clinical Particulars
Section 4 of the official insert — extracted exactly as issued, no alterations
4.1 Therapeutic indications
Mometamax u00ae is indicated for the treatment of canine acute and chronic otitis externa associated with yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and/or bacteria susceptible to gentamicin.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
For auricular use. Shake well before use.
The external ear canal should be meticulously cleaned and dried before treatment. Excess hair around the treatment area should be cut. After application, the base of the ear may be massaged briefly and gently to allow the product to penetrate the lower part of the ear canal.
Dosage
- Weight of the dog
- 7.5 g bottle
- 15 g bottle
- u2264 14 kg
- 5 drops
- 4 drops
- > 14 kg
- 10 drops
- 8 drops
Apply to the ear once a day. Use at room temperature (do not instill cold material into the ear). Treatment should continue for 7 consecutive days.
4.3 Contraindications
Do not use if the eardrum is perforated. If hypersensitivity to any of the components occurs, treatment should be discontinued, and appropriate therapy instituted. Concomitant use of drugs known to induce ototoxicity should be avoided.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
- Mometamax u00ae is for dogs only.
- Bacterial and fungal otitis is often secondary in nature. The underlying cause should be identified and treated.
- Use of Mometamax u00ae should be based on susceptibility testing of isolated bacteria, and/or other appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Prolonged and intensive use of a topical corticosteroid preparation is known to trigger local and systemic effects, including suppression of adrenal function, thinning of the epidermis and delayed healing.
- Before Mometamax u00ae is applied, the external auditory canal must be examined thoroughly to ensure that the ear drum is not perforated in order to avoid the risk of transmission of the infection to the middle ear and to prevent damage to the cochlear and vestibular apparatus.
- Compatibility with ear cleaners has not been demonstrated. Concurrent use with an ear cleaner with a high pH is not recommended.
- Wash hands carefully after applying Mometamax u00ae. Avoid skin contact. In case of accidental exposure, rinse the affected area with copious quantities of water.
4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
Do not administer to pregnant or lactating bitches.
4.8 Undesirable effects
Mild erythematous lesions have been observed. The use of auricular preparations may be associated with hearing impairment, usually temporary, and primarily in geriatric dogs. If you notice any serious effects or other effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your veterinarian.
4.9 Overdose
Administration of recommended doses of Mometamax u00ae beyond 7 days may result in delayed wound healing.
