Animax Ointment

What is Animax Ointment?

Animax Ointment is an anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antipruritic and antibacterial ointment available with a prescription from your veterinarian. It is used to treat ear infections, infected anal glands, cystic areas, and other dermatologic disorders in dogs and cats. Animax is available in multiple sizes and requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

For:

Dogs and Cats

Benefits:

• Treats ear infections, infected anal glands, cystic areas, and other dermatologic disorders
• Treats itching and inflammation
• Treats bacterial and fungal infections

How does Animax Ointment work?

The preparation is intended for local therapy in a variety of cutaneous disorders of dogs and cats; it is especially useful in disorders caused, complicated, or threatened by bacterial and/or candidal (monilial) infection.

Cautions:

Before instilling any medication into the ear, examine the external ear canal thoroughly to be certain the tympanic membrane is not ruptured in order to avoid the possibility of transmitting infection to the middle ear as well as damaging the cochlea or vestibular apparatus from prolonged contact. If hearing or vestibular dysfunction is noted during the course of treatment, discontinue the use of Animax Ointment. Animax Ointment is not intended for the treatment of deep abscesses or deep-seated infections such as inflammation of the lymphatic vessels. Parenteral antibiotic therapy is indicated in these infections.

Brand Name:

Animax Ointment

Generic Name:

nystatin-neomycin sulfate-thiostrepton-triamcinolone acetonide

What is the most important thing I should know about Animax Ointment?

Animax Ointment is intended for local therapy in a variety of cutaneous disorders of dogs and cats; it is especially useful in disorders caused, complicated, or threatened by bacterial and/or candidal (monilial) infection. It requires a prescription from your veterinarian. It comes in 7.5, 15 and 30 ml tubes. It is to be applied topically.

What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Animax Ointment to my pet?

Tell your veterinarian if your pet is pregnant or lactating. Let your veterinarian know if your pet is taking any medications or supplements. If your pet is allergic to the ingredients in Animax, tell your veterinarian.

How should Animax Ointment be applied?

Animax Ointment should be applied topically to the affected area. Follow your veterinarian’s instructions exactly as directed. The usual dose is applying a thin film to the external ear as often as two to three times daily.

What are the potential side effects of Animax Ointment?

Hearing loss, with varying degrees of recovery, has been reported with the use of Animax Ointment. If hearing dysfunction is noted during the course of treatment with Animax Ointment, discontinue its use. SAP and SGPT (ALT) enzyme elevations, polydipsia and polyuria, vomiting, and diarrhea (occasionally bloody) have been observed following parenteral or systemic use of synthetic corticosteroids in dogs. Cushing’s syndrome has been reported in association with prolonged or repeated steroid therapy in dogs. Animax Ointment has been extremely well tolerated. Cutaneous reactions attributable to its use have been extremely rare. If redness, irritation, or swelling persists or increases, discontinue use. Do not use if pus is present since the drug may allow the infection to spread. Avoid ingestion.

What happens if I miss giving a dose of Animax Ointment?

If a dose is missed, apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume a regular dosing schedule.

What happens if I overdose my pet on Animax Ointment?

If an overdose is suspected, contact your veterinarian immediately. If ointment is ingested, seek emergency veterinary medical treatment.

What should I avoid while giving Animax Ointment to my pet?

Do not use if pus is present since the drug may allow the infection to spread. Avoid ingestion.

What other drugs will affect Animax Ointment?

Tell your veterinarian if your pet is taking any other medications or supplements.