In the article, consider the instructions for Otoferonol Premium.
Ticks and other ear infections in pets are fairly common. 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. Eliminate parasites in a pet allows an effective tool "Otoferonol Premium".
Drug composition
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 thismanufacturer
The veterinary drug market offers this drug in three varieties.
"Otoferonol Plus" contains the following active substances: polyethylene oxide-400, isopropyl alcohol, deltamethrin at a dosage of 0.04%, cycloferon at a dosage of 0.005%.
Otoferonol Premium contains the following substances: fragrance, glycerin, dimethyl sulfoxide, isopropyl alcohol, dexamethasone sodium phosphate at a dosage of 0.05%, permethrin at a dosage of 0.2%.
Otoferonol Gold contains: 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 poisonous to fish and bees.
Indications for this drug
"Otoferonol Plus" is recommended for the treatment and prevention of diseases of cats and 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:
- Speed up the process of healing 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.
- Therapies for purulent otitis media with a variety of etiologies.
- Reducing the severity of the inflammatory process in the animal's auricle.
- Removal of a painful symptom, itching during therapy.
Contraindications for the use of this medication
Otoferonol Plus should not be used to treat animals in the following cases:
- Eardrum ruptures.
- Animal diseases, in particular, during periods of exacerbation.
- Lactation period, animal pregnancy.
- Small pet age (up to 2 months).
It should be borne in mind that if an animal has signs of ear scabies in one ear, 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.
- Lactation period, animal pregnancy.
- Pet less than 3 months old.
"Otoferonol Gold" is contraindicated for use in:
- At a small age of the animal (up to 2 months).
- When an animal is pregnant, in the lactation period.
- When exacerbating animal diseases.
- When the tympanic membrane ruptures.
Negative effects, intoxication from the use of this remedy
If the owner of the animal complies with all the prescriptions of the veterinarian and follows the recommendationsmanufacturer, then side symptoms develop extremely rarely. In some situations, allergic reactions to some of the components that make up the drug can occur.
Using the drug
Before using Otoferonol Premium drops, the auricle should be thoroughly cleaned. This can be done with a cotton swab pre-moistened with a drug or warm water.
The 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 ingredients into the auricle by folding the pet's ear in half and lightly massaging it with your fingers. In the treatment of 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 for using this drug
To make therapy with Otoferonol Premium ear drops effective and prevent possible complications and side effects, it is recommended to follow some rules:
- Wash your hands thoroughly before injecting the drug into the animal's ear.
- Check the expiration date before using the medicine.
- It is important to ensure that the drug does not get on the mucous membranesa person (in the eyes, in the mouth) and, of course, an animal.
- After completing the procedure, wash your hands thoroughly using soap.
- In case of accidental contact of medicine with the eyes of a person, immediately rinse them with running water.
- After the medicine has run out, it is unacceptable to reuse the vial.
Analogues of "Otoferonol"
If necessary, "Otoferonol" can be replaced by one of the following drugs: "Bravecto", "Amitrazin", "Otodectin", "Surolan", "Kantaren", "Frontline", "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 between 0 and 20 °C. Keep the drug in places that will be inaccessible to children, animals, away from food.
In accordance with the manufacturer's information indicated on the packaging of "Otoferonol", the drug retains its therapeutic properties for 2 years.
