What is Terbinafine Otic used for?

Terbinafine Otic is indicated for: Resistant Malassezia otitis.

Which species have cited Terbinafine Otic dosing data?

Terbinafine Otic dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: Dog (Domestic).

Is Terbinafine Otic a controlled substance?

Terbinafine Otic is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Terbinafine Otic

US brand names:compounded

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Otic

Routes

Otic

Indications

Resistant Malassezia otitis

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits squalene epoxidase in fungal ergosterol synthesis pathway. Fungicidal activity against dermatophytes and some yeasts.

Side effects & warnings

Compounded formulation. Used for resistant Malassezia otitis. Not commercially available as otic product — requires compounding pharmacy.

Species with Terbinafine Otic dosing data (1 dose rule)

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Weak×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Sample dosing (1 of 1 cited rule)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 1 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	Otic	Compounded 1% solution	q12h	Weak	BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed

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Terbinafine Otic

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Species with Terbinafine Otic dosing data (1 dose rule)

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Sample dosing (1 of 1 cited rule)

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Terbinafine Otic

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Mechanism of Action

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Species with Terbinafine Otic dosing data (1 dose rule)

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Backed by a published source

Sample dosing (1 of 1 cited rule)

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