Vetoquinol Oridermyl Ear Ointment 10gm/tube

Oridermyl ear ointment is used to treat mixed ear infections (otitis externa) in dogs and cats. It combines an acaricide (permethrin), antibiotic (neomycin), antifungal (nystatin), and steroid (triamcinolone) to treat parasites, bacteria, fungus, and inflammation, respectively.

Description:
• Oridermyl® - Permethrin, nystatin, triamcinolone acetonide and neomycin sulphate ear ointment.
• Antiparasitic, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory.
• Not only does Oridermyl® have a fast-acting acaricidal against Otodectes cynotis in cats, but it also provides faster relief of symptoms and inflammation1. Oridermyl® active ingredients help resolve secondary bacterial and fungal infections or overgrowth associated with feline otoacariasis.
• Its flexible cannula lessens discomfort during the application.

Ingredients include:
Active ingredients:
Each gram contains 10 mg of permethrin, 100,000 IU of nystatin, 1 mg of triamcinolone acetonide, and 3500 IU of neomycin sulphate.

Indication: 
• For the treatment of otitis externa caused by Otodectes cynotis and its associated secondary bacterial (Staphylococcus spp) and/or yeast infections in cats and kittens over 8 weeks of age and 1 kg of bodyweight.
• For ear infections due to bacterial, fungal and parasitic, Otitis externa in dogs and cats

Dosage and administration: 
• The external ear canals should be cleaned before treatment.
• Attach the flexible cannula to the tube of ointment.
• The cannula must be vertically positioned to ensure accurate dosing.
• In adult cats instil exactly 8 drops of ointment (? 0.3 ml) into each ear.
In kittens instil exactly 4 drops of ointment (? 0.15 ml) into each ear.
• Gently massage the base of the ears to uniformly disperse the ointment.
• Administer once daily for 10 consecutive days.
• Care should be taken to avoid staining the fur. Since otoacariasis is very contagious, both ears should be treated even if only one seems to be infested.
• Following 10 days of treatment, a veterinarian should re-evaluate the ears. If repeated treatment is required, an alternative treatment should be considered.


Contraindications: 
• Do not use in animals with a perforated tympanic membrane.
• Do not use in cats with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
• Do not use in pregnant or lactating animals.
• Do not use in kittens less than 8 weeks of age or 1 kg of bodyweight.
• Do not administer to sick or debilitated cats.

Cautions: 
• Do not apply more than the recommended dose or more frequently as it could result in signs of permethrin toxicity. If signs of permethrin toxicity develop, stop the treatment.
• The safety of this product has not been established in breeding animals.

Warnings: 
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Wash hands carefully after applying the product.
• If the product splashed the eye accidentally, rinse with copious amounts of water.

Adverse reactions: 
• Ear canal ulceration and irritation may occur following administration in some animals. If irritation persists or worsens, administration should be stopped. Some cats may be predisposed to developing localized dermatophytosis (ringworm) infection following treatment. Additional treatment for the dermatophyte infection may be required.
• Mild neurological signs may be observed, especially in kittens. If clinical signs are observed, treatment should be stopped and a veterinarian consulted.
• Cats that lick a significant quantity of ointment when grooming can also develop signs of permethrin toxicity, such as mydriasis, muscle tremors, seizures, depression, vocalization, hyperexcitability, ataxia, vomiting, and/or anorexia. If signs of permethrin toxicity are observed, administration should be stopped and a veterinarian consulted for symptomatic treatment.
• The use of otic preparations has been associated with deafness or partial hearing loss in a small number of animals. Hearing loss may be transient or permanent. If signs of hearing loss are observed administration should be stopped and a veterinarian consulted.

Information for pet owners: 
• If the ears become redder and/or more painful after applying the ointment, stop administration and consult your veterinarian.
• This ointment contains an ingredient which can cause nervous system signs if absorbed in significant quantity, such as tremors, seizures, awkward gait, abnormal behaviour (meowing excessively, restless, depression) or dilated pupils. Vomiting and/or lack of appetite could also indicate an over- dose. If you observe any such sign, stop treatment and consult your veterinarian immediately.
• Do not apply more than the recommended dose.
• Avoid staining the fur of your cat with the ointment as your cat could ingest it when grooming.

Storage: 
Store between 15°C and 25°C.