Surolan Otic Suspension

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Description

Surolan Otic Suspension, combines polymyxin B, miconazole, and prednisolone together to treat ear infections (otitis externa) and dermatitis in dogs. Surolan is effective against infections caused by yeast, fungi, and gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

The ingredients in Surolan are a combination of antifungal, antibiotic, and anti-inflammatory agents including polymyxin B, miconazole and prednisolone to help treat otitis externa.

Dosage and Administration

Shake well before use. 
The external ear should be thoroughly cleaned and dried before the initiation of treatment. Verify that the eardrum us intact. Instill 5 drops of Surolan in the ear canal twice daily and massage in the ear. Therapy should continue for 7 consecutive days.

Contraindications

Surolan is contraindicated in dogs with suspected or known hypersensitivity to miconazole nitrate, polymyxin B sulfate, or prednisolone acetate.
Do not use in dogs with known perforated tympanum. Do not use with drugs known to induce ototoxicity.

Warnings

Not for use in humans. Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. 

Animal Warnings

Do not administer orally.
For otic use only. 

Precautions

Before instilling any medication into the ear, examine the external ear canal thoroughly to be certain the tympanic membranes are not ruptured.
If overgrowth of non-susceptible bacteria or fungi occurs, treatment should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.
Long-term use of topical otic corticosteroids has been associated with adrenocortical suppression and iatrogenic hypoadrenalcorticism in dogs.
The safe use of Surolan in dogs used for breeding purposes, during pregnancy, or in lactating female dogs, has not been evaluated.  

How Supplied

Surolan is available in 15 mL and 30 mL plastic dispensing bottles with applicator tip for otic use.

Storage and Handling

Store at or below 77ºF (25ºC).