Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Clotrimazole Otic is used in cats for Malassezia/yeast otitis. Routes documented in cats: Otic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Clotrimazole Otic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otic | Topical otic | q12h | 7-14 days | Malassezia/yeast otitis | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1499 (2026-08-01). |
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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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Clotrimazole Otic dose range in cats, with cited source references: Otic Topical otic q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Clotrimazole Otic in cats: Otic.
Cited course lengths for Clotrimazole Otic in cats include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Clotrimazole Otic is indicated in cats for: Malassezia/yeast otitis.
These are general warnings for Clotrimazole Otic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. For external ear canal only. Do not use with ruptured tympanic membrane. Part of combination products. May cause mild local irritation.
Why a species-specific page? Clotrimazole Otic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.