Neptra
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Dogs
Indications
For the treatment of acute canine otitis externa or acute exacerbations of recurrent otitis caused by mixed infections of susceptible strains of bacteria sensitive to florfenicol (Staphylococcus pseudintermedius) and fungi sensitive to terbinafine (Malassezia pachydermatis).
Dose to be administered and administration route
Auricular use.
Single treatment.
The recommended dosage is 1 single-dose container (i.e. 1 ml of solution) per infected ear.
The maximum clinical response may not be seen until 28 days after administration.
Shake well before use for 5 seconds.
Clean and dry the external ear canal before administering the product.
While holding the single-use container in an upright position, remove the cap.
Use the upper end of the cap to completely break the seal and then remove cap from the single-use container.
Screw the applicator nozzle onto the single-use container.
Insert the applicator nozzle into the affected external ear canal and squeeze the entire contents into the ear.
Gently massage the base of the ear for 30 seconds to allow distribution of the solution. Restrain the dog’s head to prevent shaking, for 2 minutes.
Adverse reactions
Deafness or impaired hearing have been reported in very rare cases in dogs, mainly in elderly animals, in post authorisation experience. Vocalisation, head shaking and application site pain shortly after product application have been reported in very rare cases in post authorisation experience. Ataxia, internal ear disorder, nystagmus, emesis, application site erythema, hyperactivity, anorexia and application site inflammation and eye disorders (such as eye irritation, blepharospasm, conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, keratoconjunctivitis sicca) have been reported in very rare cases in post authorisation experience.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s))
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports).
References
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| Art. Nr. | 04895/5007 |
| EAN | 4007221051268 |
