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Terbinafine Otic

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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)

Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs

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.

Backed by a published source

  • · BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed

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.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)Otic0 mg/kgq12hWeakBSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed

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