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Canaural Ear Drops:  Contra-indications, warnings, etc
 
 
Canaural Ear Drops
Contra-indications, warnings, etc
For external use only.
To be used under veterinary supervision.
Do not use in animals with a perforated eardrum.
Do not use concomitantly with products known to be ototoxic.
Not recommended for use in pregnant animals.
Anti-inflammatory corticosteroids such as prednisolone are known to exert a wide range of side effects. Dosage in medium to long term use should therefore generally be kept to the minimum.
During therapy, effective doses suppress the hypothalamo-pituitreal-adrenal axis. Following cessation of treatment symptoms of adrenal insufficiency can arise and this may render the animal unable to deal adequately with stressful situations.
Corticosteroids may delay wound healing and the immunosuppressant actions may weaken resistance to, or exacerbate existing infections.
Cats may react with ataxia, nystagmus, or deafness if the tympanum is perforated.
Where ear mite infection is present, consideration should be given to treating both ears, even if the infection is apparent in only one. Treatment should continue for at least 3 weeks to ensure that the successive generations of ear mites are killed. Animals that are in contact should also be treated.
Following recovery the ears should be checked at regular intervals for any sign of re-infection.
Where treatment is for a period longer than 7 days, regular clinical re-evaluation should be carried out. Where Gram negative infections are involved, the use of the product should be based on bacterial sensitivity testing. In cases where the treatment period is prolonged, in vitro sensitivity should be re-evaluated.
During a course of treatment the situation should be reviewed frequently by close veterinary supervision.
Certain individuals have had skin irritancy/contact allergies from using similar products. Avoid using this product if you have a known sensitivity to either this product or any of the ingredients used in this product.
Avoid skin contact with this product. Wash hands thoroughly after applying the product.
In the case of accidental eye contact, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical advice.
General precautions: For animal treatment only.
           
 
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  Date updated: 26 September 2008