Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Miconazole Otic is used in cat for Malassezia otitis. Routes documented in cat: Otic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Miconazole Otic in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Conofite Otic, Monistat Otic
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otic | 0 mg/kg | 3-5 drops affected ear q12h | 14 days | Malassezia otitis | Moderate | Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed |
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Imidazole antifungal that inhibits ergosterol biosynthesis in fungal cell membranes. Effective against Malassezia pachydermatis and Candida species commonly causing otitis.
Single-agent antifungal for yeast otitis. Apply twice daily for 14-21 days. Well tolerated. Can be used when combination products are not needed.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Miconazole Otic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — 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.