Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Miconazole-Polymyxin B-Prednisolone Otic is used in cats for Otitis externa. Routes documented in cats: Otic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Miconazole-Polymyxin B-Prednisolone Otic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Surolan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otic | Lower volume for cats | 3-5 drops per ear q12h | 7-10 days | Otitis externa | Moderate | Mueller RS, Bergvall K, Bensignor E et al. (2012) A review of topical therapy for skin infections with bacteria and yeast. Veterinary Dermatology 23, 330-341 doi:10.1111/j.1365-3164.2012.01057.x — Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.281 (2026-08-01). |
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Triple combination: miconazole disrupts fungal cell membranes; polymyxin B disrupts gram-negative bacterial membranes; prednisolone reduces inflammation and pruritus.
Effective against Malassezia and mixed infections. Do not use with ruptured tympanic membrane. Shake well before use. Usually 5-7 days treatment.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Miconazole-Polymyxin B-Prednisolone Otic dose range in cats, with cited source references: Otic Lower volume for cats 3-5 drops per ear q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Miconazole-Polymyxin B-Prednisolone Otic in cats: Otic.
Cited course lengths for Miconazole-Polymyxin B-Prednisolone Otic in cats include: 7-10 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Miconazole-Polymyxin B-Prednisolone Otic is indicated in cats for: Otitis externa.
These are general warnings for Miconazole-Polymyxin B-Prednisolone Otic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Effective against Malassezia and mixed infections. Do not use with ruptured tympanic membrane. Shake well before use. Usually 5-7 days treatment.
Why a species-specific page? Miconazole-Polymyxin B-Prednisolone 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.