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Dexamethasone Otic

component of Tresaderm

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

Drug Class

Otic

Routes

Otic

Indications

Otitis externa (anti-inflammatory)

Mechanism of Action

Potent glucocorticoid reducing otic inflammation, edema, pruritus, and exudation in ear canal tissue.

Side effects & warnings

Reduces inflammation to allow other topical agents to penetrate. Avoid in ear canal with ruptured TM (ototoxicity of other components). Part of many combination products.

Species with Dexamethasone Otic dosing data (1 dose rule)

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Strong×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 (1 of 1 cited rule)

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

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