Active Ingredient	Miconazole Nitrate / Prednisolone Acetate / Polymyxin B Sulphate
Manufacturer	Cipla Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Origin	India
Other Names	N/A
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What is Otikfree Ear Drops (Miconazole Nitrate/Prednisolone Acetate/Polymyxin B Sulphate) used for?

Otikfree Ear Drops (Miconazole Nitrate/Prednisolone Acetate/Polymyxin B Sulphate) are used to treat otitis externa and other types of ear infections caused by fungi or bacteria in cats and dogs. It can also help to reduce inflammation caused by these conditions. The active ingredient miconazole nitrate is an antifungal, effective in killing the fungi that cause infections. Polymyxin B suplhate is an antibiotic. The final active ingredient, prednisolone acetate, is a corticosteroid, which reduces inflammation.

How should I use Otikfree Ear Drops (Miconazole Nitrate/Prednisolone Acetate/Polymyxin B Sulphate)?

Otikfree Ear Drops (Miconazole Nitrate/Prednisolone Acetate/Polymyxin B Sulphate) are applied to the animal's ear canal directly. Owners should thoroughly clean the outer ear before applying these drops, and ensure that it is dry. The vet will tell you how much to apply, and how often to apply it. A standard dose is 5 drops in the ear twice per day, with treatment continuing for 7 days or as directed by the vet. After applying the ear drops, you should gently massage the animal's ear.

What are the side effects of Otikfree Ear Drops (Miconazole Nitrate/Prednisolone Acetate/Polymyxin B Sulphate)?

Side effects of Otikfree Ear Drops (Miconazole Nitrate/Prednisolone Acetate/Polymyxin B Sulphate) are generally uncommon. However, these ear drops may cause irritation of the ear, vomiting or shaking of the head. In rare cases, loss of hearing occurred in dogs that were treated with this product. Take your animal to see a vet as soon as possible if you think that it is suffering from any side effects.

Please Note

These ear drops are for veterinary use only, and should never be used on humans.

Strictly follow all instructions provided to you by the prescribing vet while using Otikfree Ear Drops (Miconazole Nitrate/Prednisolone Acetate/Polymyxin B Sulphate) on your animal. Optimum and safe dosage can differ based on the animal and the condition it is being treated for.

As this medication may be unsafe for certain animals, it is essential you always inform the vet if your animal is used for breeding and is pregnant or lactating, as well as if it has any allergies, other illnesses, or ongoing health conditions, and if it is being given any other form of medication, supplements, or herbal products.

Immediately seek emergency veterinary care if your animal has any allergic or hypersensitive reaction. Common signs of a reaction in animals include hives, swelling, skin rashes, chest pains, as well as trouble breathing or swallowing.