Dermcare Otoflush Gentle Ear Cleanser For Dogs Cleans The Inner Ear And Helps To Prevent Infection
Active Constituents
- 2.0 g/L Poly(hexamethylene) biguanidine hydrochloride
- 1.2 g/L Disodium edetate
Uses
- The neutral buffered ear flush solution is designed to clean and decrease microbials in dog ears
- Can be used before administering prescribed ear medications used to treat canine otitis externa – the solution will enhance penetration and bacterial susceptibility
Benefits
- Cleans wax and exudates from the ear canal
- A non-sting solution
- Safe to use when your dog has a ruptured ear drum (can occur with chronic ear infections)
- Designed to help treat infections of the outer and middle ear - improves the penetration of prescribed ear medications
- Helps to reduce microbial (bacterial and yeast) numbers
- Increases the susceptibility of bacteria to commonly used antibiotics
- Can be used for ear maintenance once per week
- Helps to keep bacterial and yeast populations under control in the ear
- Flushes out ear debris
Note
- For use only by or under supervision of a registered veterinarian
APVMA: 60080/116797
Directions for use
For routine ear cleaning
- Remove the cap of the flush nozzle
- Insert the nozzle just into the ear canal opening and squeeze to fill the ear canal (approx 0.5mL for small breeds or 1.5mL for larger breeds)
- Gently massage the ear then allow the dog to shake its head to remove debris and excess liquid from the ear
- Repeat this process until the liquid coming out of the ear is clean
- Wipe off any debris and excess liquid from the ear and ear opening
- Remove any adherent ear exudate from the flush nozzle before replacing the cap
- Repeat this procedure once weekly only
For use in conjunction with an antibiotic ear treatment
- Remove the cap of the flush nozzle
- Insert the nozzle just into the ear canal opening and squeeze to fill the ear canal (approx 0.5mL for small breeds or 1.5mL for larger breeds)
- Gently massage the ear then allow the dog to shake its head to remove debris and excess liquid from the ear
- Repeat this process until the liquid coming out of the ear is clean
- Wipe off any debris and excess liquid from the ear and ear opening
- Remove any adherent ear exudate from the flush nozzle before replacing the cap
- Repeat the procedure twice daily for a maximum of one week or as directed by a veterinary surgeon
- Ears should be flushed and excess flush removed prior to antibiotic use
- Extended daily usage can result in tissue overhydration and may retard healing of the tympanic membrane
- Prolonged treatment should be monitored by a veterinarian
Active Constituents
- 2.0 g/L Poly(hexamethylene) biguanidine hydrochloride
- 1.2 g/L Disodium edetate