In the article, we consider the instructions for Otoferonol Premium.
Ticks and other ear diseases of pets are a fairly common occurrence. At risk are primarily animals that spend a lot of time on the street. Ear scabies (otodectosis) in the absence of timely therapy can cause a lot of trouble. To eliminate parasites in a pet, the effective Otoferonol Premium remedy allows.
The composition of the drug
The main active substances in the composition of Otoferonol are permethrin, isopropyl alcohol, deltamethrin, cycloferon. In addition, the preparation contains auxiliary substances that increase the effect of the main components. It is effective in the fight against ear mites, has immunostimulating, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial properties. "Otoferonol" is an indispensable tool for the treatment and prevention of ear pathologies in dogs and cats.
Varieties of drops from this manufacturer
The veterinary market offers this medicine in three varieties.
"Otoferonol Plus" in its composition has the following active substances: polyethylene oxide-400, isopropyl alcohol, deltamethrin in a dosage of 0.04%, cycloferon in a dosage of 0.005%.
The composition of Otoferonol Premium contains the following substances: flavoring agent, glycerin, dimethyl sulfoxide, isopropyl alcohol, dexamethasone phosphate salt in a dosage of 0.05%, permethrin in a dosage of 0.2%.
The composition of Otoferonol Gold includes: polyethylene oxide-400, isopropyl alcohol, propolis extract (0.5%), deltamethrin (0.04%), cycloferon (0.05%).
It is important to consider that, despite the low toxicity of these drugs, they can be toxic to fish and bees.
Indications for use of this drug
"Otoferonol Plus" is recommended for use in the treatment and prevention of diseases of cats, dogs, provoked by ear mites. Also, the medicine can reduce the process of inflammation in the ears of the animal.
Otoferonol Premium is indicated for use in the following cases:
- Accelerating the healing process of wounds and cleansing the ears of the animal.
- Elimination of painful symptoms, itching during therapy.
- Therapy, prevention of diseases of cats, dogs, provoked by the activity of ear mites.
Otoferonol Gold is prescribed by veterinarians for:
- Prevention, treatment of diseases of dogs, cats, provoked by the activity of ear mites.
- Therapy of purulent otitis media with a diverse etiology.
- Reducing the severity of the inflammatory process in the auricle of the animal.
- Relieving a painful symptom, itching during therapy.
Contraindications to the use of this medication
Otoferonol Plus should not be used to treat animals in the following cases:
- Eardrum ruptures.
- Diseases of the animal, in particular during periods of exacerbation.
- The lactation period, the pregnancy of the animal.
- Small age of the pet (up to 2 months).
It should be borne in mind that if an animal shows signs of ear scabies in one auricle, both ears should be treated.
Otoferonol Premium should not be used to treat an animal in the following cases:
- Periods of exacerbation of animal diseases.
- The lactation period, the pregnancy of the animal.
- Pet age is less than 3 months.
"Otoferonol Gold" is contraindicated for use in:
- At a small age of the animal (up to 2 months).
- When the animal is pregnant, in the lactation period.
- With exacerbations of animal diseases.
- With ruptures of the eardrum.
Negative effects, intoxication from the use of this tool
If the owner of the animal complies with all the instructions of the veterinarian and complies with the recommendations of the manufacturer, then side symptoms develop extremely rarely. In some situations, allergic reactions to some of the components that make up the drug can occur.
Drug use
Before using Otoferonol Premium drops, the auricle should be thoroughly cleaned. This can be done with a cotton swab previously moistened with a drug or warm water.
Dosages of the medicine used depend on the size of the pet:
- Large dogs - 5 drops in each ear.
- Medium dogs - 4 drops in each ear.
- Small dogs - 3 drops in each ear.
- Cats - 3 drops every morning.
You can enhance the penetration of active components into the auricle by folding the pet’s ear in half and massage it lightly with your fingers. When treating ear diseases, it is advisable to treat the auricles twice a week. For the purpose of prevention, you can use the medicine once a week.
Precautions While Using This Medication
To make Otoferonol Premium Ear Drop Therapy effective and to prevent possible complications and side effects, it is recommended to follow some rules:
- Before the procedure for introducing the drug into the animal’s ear, wash your hands thoroughly.
- Before using the medicine, you should check its expiration date.
- It is important to ensure that the drug does not get on the mucous membranes of a person (in the eyes, in the oral cavity) and, of course, the animal.
- After completing the procedure, wash your hands thoroughly using soap.
- In case of accidental contact with a person’s eyes, rinse immediately with running water.
- After the medicine is over, it is unacceptable to reuse the bottle.
Analogs of Otoferonol
If necessary, Otoferonol can be replaced with one of the following drugs: Bravecto, Amitrazin, Otodectin, Surolan, Kantaren, Front Line, Bars, Ivermek.
Storage of this drug, terms and conditions
You should protect the bottle with Otoferonol Premium ear drops from direct sunlight, while the temperature should be in the range from 0 to 20 ° C. Store the drug in places that will be inaccessible to children, animals, away from food.
In accordance with the manufacturer’s information indicated on the Otoferonol package, the drug retains its therapeutic properties for 2 years.