OTO Cleansing Solution ear drops for dogs and cats
Description
Clear solution for external use from light yellow to yellow without visible mechanical inclusions.
Storage
100 ml of the drug contain the active substances:
- benzalkonium chloride – 0.5 g;
- allantoin – 0.1 g;
- tincture of calendula (marigold) – 10.0 g;
- tea tree oil – 0.05 g
Excipients: glycerin, isopropanol, propylene glycol, purified water.
Pharmacological properties
The action of the lotion is due to the properties of the complex of active ingredients and excipients. The tool has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, epithelializing effect, has a calming effect, eliminates itching. Benzalkonium chloride – has a wide range of antimicrobial activity and bactericidal properties. Benzalkonium chloride is an antiseptic from the group of Quaternary ammonium compounds. It acts as a cationic detergent. Due to its emulsifying properties, it depolarizes the cytoplasmic membranes of microorganisms and therefore increases their permeability. Due to this, it has a bactericidal effect on gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as on Candida albicans.
Calendula tincture (Tinctura Calendulae) – biologically active substances contained in calendula flowers and flower baskets (flavonoid and carotenoid glycosides, saponins, tannins, essential oil, organic acids) have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
Tea tree oil is a natural vegetable essential oil that contains more than 100 different components, the most important of which are 1,8-cineole; terpinene, terpinene-4-ol.
The most important active ingredient is considered to be natural terpinene-4-ol, which causes the antiseptic effect of the oil. Terpinen-4-ol isolated from tea tree oil practically does not irritate the skin. Tea tree oil inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus beta haemolyticus, Ps. Aeruginosa, S. albicans, Malassezia furfur, Tr. Mentagrophytes and Tr. rubrum, A. niger, R. vulgaris and Legionella pneumophilla.
In addition to antimicrobial activity, tea tree oil has an anti-inflammatory effect, helps to increase the permeability of the skin to biologically active substances. Tea tree oil is able to stimulate the regeneration of damaged skin, promotes epithelialization of wounds.
When applied dermally, it is practically not absorbed into the systemic bloodstream and has no general resorptive effect on the body.
Allantoin promotes wound healing, has an epithelializing effect and increases the ability of tissue to bind water. In addition, its keratolytic properties and ability to improve permeability increase the effectiveness of other components of the drug. Allantoin also has a calming effect that relieves itching.
Excipients provide fast and effective cleansing, have a emollient effect, have a good effect on the condition of the skin of the ears.
Application
The lotion is used as a hygienic agent for cleaning the ears of dogs, cats and decorative rabbits.
The lotion maintains the health of the ears, removes old dirt and odors, reduces the number of dead cells, dries the ear canal. Significantly improves the microflora of the ears. Has a calming effect, eliminates itching.
It can be used as an adjunct before the application of drugs for ear diseases, enhancing and accelerating their action and promoting rapid recovery of the animal.
Dosage
For hygienic treatment of the ears, a cotton swab is moistened with lotion and the inner part of the ear is wiped.
In case of significant contamination, the lotion is applied to the external auditory canal in an amount sufficient to moisten the inner surface of the auricle and ear canal (1-5 ml depending on the size of the animal), then massage the ear for 15-30 seconds. The intensity and duration of massage depends on the degree of contamination and soreness of the ears. For greater effectiveness, you can leave the tool in the ear for 3-5 minutes. Then a mixture of lotion and ear secretion is removed from the ear canal with a cotton swab or napkin.
In the case of other means, they should be used 15-20 minutes after treatment of the ears with lotion.
At hygienic cleaning of ears at otitises, procedure is carried out 1-2 times a day within 14 days.
Contraindication
Increased individual sensitivity to the components of the tool.
Side effect
The lotion is usually well tolerated, but in some animals with individual hypersensitivity may develop allergic reactions (redness, rash, itching).
Reservation
Avoid getting the lotion in your eyes.
Release form
Bottles from polymeric materials with a dropper on 30, 50 and 100 ml.
Storage
Dark, out of reach of children at a temperature of 5 ° C to 25 ° C.
Shelf life: 3 years.
After the first selection from the vial – until the expiration date provided that it is stored in a dark place at a temperature of 5 ° C to 25 ° C.
For use in veterinary medicine!