"Otoferonol Gold": instructions for use. Features of using ear drops for dogs and cats

Composition of the drug

The drops contain the substance deltamethrin. This is an insecticide that has a detrimental effect on the causative agent of otodecosis. The second component of the drug is cycloferon. It is an antibacterial substance with immunomodulatory properties. Ear scabies in pets are often accompanied by purulent otitis media. Cycloferon helps relieve inflammation and strengthens the body's defenses.

The product contains bee glue - propolis. This substance promotes the healing of scratches. The drops also contain a solvent - isopropyl alcohol and polyethylene oxide. These are auxiliary components that help cleanse the ear canals of wax and dirt.

The veterinary drug is available in 10 ml dropper bottles. The line of drops “Otoferonol”, in addition to the “Gold” version, includes preparations “Plus” (without propolis) and “Premium” (with the hormone dexamethasone). Before choosing the best product for your pet, you should consult your veterinarian.

Varieties of drops from this manufacturer

The veterinary drug market offers this medication in three varieties.

"Otoferonol Plus" contains the following active substances: polyethylene oxide-400, isopropyl alcohol, deltamethrin at a dosage of 0.04%, cycloferon at a dosage of 0.005%.

Indications for use

The instructions recommend using "Otoferonol Gold" for otodectosis - ear scabies in cats and dogs caused by the sarcoptic demodex mite. The active substance of the drops paralyzes the nervous system of the insect, leading to death. In addition, the antimicrobial component of the drug acts on most gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. External use of drops is safe for cats and dogs, subject to dosage and instructions for use. The product has no toxic effect on the body of warm-blooded animals, but if it gets into the eyes it causes irritation of the mucous membranes.

Side effects and overdose

Side effects are rare. In case of individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drops, allergic manifestations are possible: skin itching, excessive salivation. The instructions for use of Otoferonol Gold recommend that in such cases you stop using the drug.

Cases of drug overdose are extremely rare. User reviews include reports of neurological symptoms in cats under 1 year of age when the number of drops is exceeded. It is important to adhere to the doses recommended by the veterinarian and the instructions.

Contraindications

It is not recommended to use Otoferonol Plus in the following cases:

small age (up to 2 months) of the pet;
pregnancy and lactation of the animal;
pet illness, especially during exacerbation;
rupture of the eardrum.

Important! Even if you find signs of ear scabies in only one ear of your animal, both ears must be treated.

It is not recommended to use Otoferonol Premium drops for treatment in the following cases:

puppies and kittens under 3 months of age;
pregnancy and lactation of the animal;
pet's illness, especially during the period of exacerbation.

The use of Otoferonol Gold is not recommended in the following cases:

small age (up to 2 months) of the animal;
pregnancy and lactation of the animal;
pet illness, especially during exacerbation;
rupture of the eardrum.

How to use drops?

Before treatment, you need to moisten a cotton swab with drops and clean the animal’s ears of dirt, scabs and crusts. Then instill the drug into each ear.

The instructions for Otoferonol Gold ear drops recommend the following doses:

cats and small dogs - 3 drops;
medium-sized dogs - 4 drops;
large breed dogs - 5 drops.

In order for the medicine to be evenly distributed over the entire inner surface of the ear, you need to fold the auricle in half and lightly massage it at the base. The treatment must be repeated after a week. If after this the mites still remain in the ears, then the treatment is continued. After completing therapy, you should visit a veterinarian and get tested for demodicosis.

It is necessary to instill the drug in both ears, even if only one is affected by the mite. After applying the drops, the animal may shake its head and spray the medicine. In this case, the pet's head must be held. If the product accidentally gets on the fur, you need to remove the product and make sure that the animal does not lick itself.

Precautionary measures

Instructions for use of "Otoferonol Gold" recommends taking precautions when using drops. While working with the medicine, you should not drink or eat, since the medicine is an insecticide, and getting its particles into food is unacceptable. After using the product, wash your hands thoroughly with soap.

If drops accidentally get on the skin or mucous membranes, you need to rinse the area under running water. People with hypersensitivity to any component of the drug should avoid contact with this product. If the drops get inside the body, you should immediately consult a doctor.

The instructions for Otoferonol Gold drops prohibit the use of drug bottles for storing food. Empty packaging should be placed in a plastic bag and thrown into a waste bin.

Description

Otoferonol Gold and Otoferonol Premium are anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial drugs made in the form of drops. They have a negative effect on sarcoptic mites, actively blocking the spread of harmful organisms. It has antifungal medicinal properties, relieves the infected animal from itching and irritation. It practically does not enter the bloodstream, is not absorbed by the skin, and has a local effect.

In veterinary medicine it is used to treat otodecosis and remove ear mites from the body of dogs and cats.

Composition of Otoferonol Gold

The composition of the medicine includes such active substances as:

Deltamethrin.
Cycloferon.
Propolis (extract).

In addition to the active substances, Otoferonol Gold includes auxiliary components:

Isopropyl alcohol.
Polyethylene oxide 400.

The active substances included in the ear drops allow you to relieve your animal of unpleasant sensations in the shortest possible time. Upon absorption of the medicine or direct contact, the tick dies. Auxiliary components are responsible for the speedy healing of scratches and the removal of waste from ear mites.

Composition of Otoferonol Premium

The composition of this drug includes active substances:

Permethrin.
Dexamethasone phosphate disodium salt.
Dimexide.

Excipients included in the medication:

Glycerol.
Cosmetic fragrance.
Isopropyl alcohol.

The active substances of the drug have acaricidal properties, having a detrimental effect on the causative agents of otodectosis. Excipients quickly regenerate affected areas of the skin.

It is important to know that the drug is non-toxic for external use. It does not cause irritation or burns

But if the medication gets inside the body, nausea and vomiting may occur, since some active components have a detrimental effect on internal organs and can be dangerous to the health of pets.

Release form

Otoferonol Gold is produced in small plastic transparent bottles, the top of which is crowned with a special tip. Available in the form of ear drops. This is made for ease of use so that you do not have to purchase auxiliary tools, for example, a pipette. Packed in a cardboard box. Shelf life is no more than 24 months. Instructions for use are included.

Otoferonol Premium is packaged in glass bottles of 5 cc, 10 cc and 15 cc. Available in the form of ear drops. The bottle is equipped with a special dropper tip, or hermetically sealed with a rubber stopper. The shelf life of this medication is 2 years. Instructions for use are included.

Storage conditions and reviews of drops

The bottle with drops must be kept separately from food and animal feed, in a cool and dark place at a temperature of 0 to +20 ° C. The product remains valid for 2 years. Such storage conditions are recommended by the instructions for use of Otoferonol Gold. Reviews about the drug are mostly positive. Owners of cats and dogs note that after using the drops, the itching in their pets significantly decreased and brown crusts from mites disappeared. For many animals, one course of treatment was enough to completely get rid of parasites.

Often, Otoferonol Gold drops helped when many other anti-tick remedies were tried, but the effect never came. The product removed parasites even with advanced demodicosis.

You can also find negative reviews about Otoferonol Gold. This is mainly due to side effects from the use of drops, which were observed in some animals. There is a report of a cat's eye becoming red after using the drops. Most likely, inflammation of the conjunctiva was associated with contact of the product with the mucous membrane of the eye. Some users write about irritation in the ear canal and allergic manifestations. Animal owners note that their pets have escaped from their hands and are not allowed to have their ears treated because the drops burn the ear canal.

Perhaps this reaction in pets is due to individual intolerance to the drops. The product does not contain irritating or burning substances. It can be assumed that these animals had an advanced form of demodicosis with severe scratching in the ears. And the contact of isopropyl alcohol on the wounds caused a burning sensation.

If such a reaction recurs constantly, you should contact your veterinarian and consult about replacing the drops. You must also remember that the drug is an insecticide, and carefully adhere to the recommended dosage.

Otoferonol

Otoferonol is presented in three forms on the veterinary drug market. What is their difference, we will tell you now.

"Otoferonol Plus"

The composition of Otoferonol Plus drops includes the following substances:

cycloferon - 0.005%;
deltamethrin - 0.04%;
isopropyl alcohol;
polyethylene oxide-400.

Did you know? The only animals that can clean their ears with their tongues are giraffes and their short relatives, the okapi. Their tongue is so long that they can easily clean their ears of dirt.