Osurnia Otic Gel is a quick and easy to use treatment for inflamed or infected canine ears. It comes in easy to use single dose gel tubes that are administered two times (seven days apart) to treat canine otitis externa associated with susceptible strains of bacteria (Staphylococcus Pseudintermedius) and yeast (Malassezia Pachydermatis). It is available in a 2 x 1 ml tube (one treatment course) and a 20 x 1 ml tube (10 treatment course).
Osurnia Otic Gel is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of bacteria (Staphylococcus pseudintermedius) and yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis).
Dogs
-Just two doses per ear, dosed one week apart
-Same dose for every dog
-Single-dose tube with soft, flexible tip is gentle on dog's ears
-Easy application may lead to better compliance
Osurnia is a fixed combination of three active substances: florfenicol (antibacterial), terbinafine (antifungal) and betamethasone acetate (steroidal anti-inflammatory). Florfenicol is a bacteriostatic antibiotic which acts by inhibiting protein synthesis. Its spectrum of activity includes Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Terbinafine is an antifungal which selectively inhibits the early synthesis of ergosterol. Betamethasone acetate is a glucocorticosteroid with anti-inflammatory activity.
Elanco
Florfenicol/Terbinafine/Betamethasone Acetate
2 x 1 ml Tube Box (1 Treatment) or 20 x 1 ml Tube Box (10 Treatments)
The following adverse reactions were reported during the course of a US field study for treatment of otitis externa in dogs treated with Osurnia with 1 tube per affected ear(s) and repeated after 7 days:
Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase = 15 (7.9%)
Vomiting = 7 (3.7%)
Elevated AST, ALT, ALP* = 2 (1.1%)
Weight loss (>10% body weight) = 1 (0.53%)
Hearing Decrease/Loss = 1 (0.53%)
Do no use in dogs with known tympanic perforation or a hypersensitivity to florfenicol, terbinafine or corticosteroids. Not for use in humans. Keep this and all medications out of reach of children. Consult a physician in case of accidental ingestion by humans. In case of accidental skin contact, wash area thoroughly with water. Avoid contact to the eyes. Do not administer orally.
The use of OSURNIA in dogs with perforated tympanic membranes has not been evaluated. The integrity of the tympanic membrane should be confirmed before administering this product. Reevaluate the dog if hearing loss or signs of vestibular dysfunction are observed during treatment.
Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital
Osurnia should be stored under refrigerated conditions between 36° - 46° F (2° - 8° C). To facilitate comfort during administration, Osurnia may be brought to room temperature and stored for up to three months.
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