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Clotrimazole Otic

Otomax component

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Otic

Routes

Otic

Indications

Malassezia otitisMalassezia/yeast otitis

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits ergosterol synthesis in fungal cell membranes. Effective against Malassezia and Candida in ear canal.

Side effects & warnings

For external ear canal only. Do not use with ruptured tympanic membrane. Part of combination products. May cause mild local irritation.

Species with Clotrimazole Otic dosing data (2 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Strong×1Moderate×1

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

Backed by a published primary source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)Otic0 mg/kgq12hStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)Otic0 mg/kgq12hModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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