Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocortisone Otic is used in cats for Acute otitis externa. Routes documented in cats: Otic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocortisone Otic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Cortisporin Otic
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otic | Verify intact tympanic membrane before use | 3-5 drops affected ear q12h | 7-10 days | Acute otitis externa | Strong | Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.298 (2026-08-01). |
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Neomycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis. Polymyxin B disrupts gram-negative cell membranes. Hydrocortisone reduces inflammation and pruritus.
Neomycin is ototoxic — do NOT use if tympanic membrane is ruptured. Contact sensitization to neomycin common with prolonged use. Suspension preferred over solution.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocortisone Otic dose range in cats, with cited source references: Otic Verify intact tympanic membrane before use 3-5 drops affected ear q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocortisone Otic in cats: Otic.
Cited course lengths for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocortisone Otic in cats include: 7-10 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocortisone Otic is indicated in cats for: Acute otitis externa.
These are general warnings for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocortisone Otic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Neomycin is ototoxic — do NOT use if tympanic membrane is ruptured. Contact sensitization to neomycin common with prolonged use. Suspension preferred over solution.
Why a species-specific page? Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocortisone 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.