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Inhibits ergosterol synthesis in fungal cell membranes. Effective against Malassezia and Candida in ear canal.
For external ear canal only. Do not use with ruptured tympanic membrane. Part of combination products. May cause mild local irritation.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | Otic | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q12h | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed, Clotrimazole otic use - see BOTH "Antifungal Agents, Otic" printed p.1471-1472, which lists Clotrimazole 1% solution labeled for dogs and cats at 1 to 2 times daily, AND "Corticosteroid/Antimicrobial Agents, Otic" printed p.1478-1479, which carries the Otomax-type gentamicin-clotrimazole-betamethasone products at 2 to 3 times daily.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| Cat (Domestic) | Otic | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q12h | Moderate | Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1434, Clotrimazole, Topical monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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