{"product_id":"posatex-otic-suspension-for-dogs","title":"Posatex Otic Suspension for Dogs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg width=\"700\" alt=\"RX MAP\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/hordypaw.shop\/cdn\/shop\/files\/rx-map.webp\" data-original=\"https:\/\/shopify-images-bucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/rx-map.jpg\" data-files=\"rx-map.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Otitis Externa Relief for Dogs \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOSATEX® Otic Suspension is a prescription ear medication for dogs formulated to treat otitis externa linked to susceptible bacteria and yeast. It combines orbifloxacin, mometasone furoate, and posaconazole to deliver antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal action in a once daily, seven-day treatment. Its mineral oil-based suspension supports effective ear canal application for targeted therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple Action Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory ingredients to address mixed infections associated with otitis externa in dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTargets Common Pathogens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Effective against Malassezia pachydermatis, Staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterococcus faecalis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnce Daily Dosing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Convenient single daily administration supports consistent treatment over a seven consecutive days course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClinically Evaluated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Demonstrated significant improvement in discomfort, erythema, and swelling in controlled field studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Ear Therapy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed specifically for otic use in dogs, supporting localized treatment within the ear canal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariants \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOSATEX® Otic Suspension is available in the following sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition Table \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 43.6349%; height: 128px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"224\" style=\"width: 52.2015%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"203\" style=\"width: 47.3413%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"224\" style=\"width: 52.2015%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrbifloxacin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"203\" style=\"width: 47.3413%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1989px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"224\" style=\"width: 52.2015%; height: 55.1989px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMometasone furoate monohydrate equivalent to mometasone furoate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"203\" style=\"width: 47.3413%; height: 55.1989px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"224\" style=\"width: 52.2015%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosaconazole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"203\" style=\"width: 47.3413%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended-Dosage Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 44.5254%; height: 94px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"122\" style=\"width: 21.6006%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDog Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"211\" style=\"width: 37.2611%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" style=\"width: 16.5605%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"136\" style=\"width: 23.5807%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"122\" style=\"width: 21.6006%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess than 30 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"211\" style=\"width: 37.2611%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 drops into affected ear canal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" style=\"width: 16.5605%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"136\" style=\"width: 23.5807%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 consecutive days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"122\" style=\"width: 21.6006%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 lbs or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"211\" style=\"width: 37.2611%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 drops into affected ear canal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" style=\"width: 16.5605%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"136\" style=\"width: 23.5807%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 consecutive days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage \u0026amp; Administration Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShake Well:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shake the bottle well before each use so the active ingredients mix evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm Eardrum Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verify the tympanic membrane is intact before administering into the ear canal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOtic Use Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Administer directly into the ear canal and do not give orally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Treatment Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continue treatment once daily for the full seven consecutive days as directed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeterinary Prescription Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use only by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid Tympanic Perforation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not use in dogs with known or suspected perforated eardrums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimit Prolonged Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid extended or repeated corticosteroid use due to potential adrenal suppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding Safety Unknown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safety has not been evaluated in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor Immature Dogs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Systemic quinolones have been associated with cartilage changes in immature animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePossible Side Effects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemporary Hearing Loss:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare cases of hearing loss were reported and resolved after discontinuing treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced Cortisol Levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-dose administration showed slight decreases in serum cortisol after stimulation testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Ear Reactions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Erythema, aural pain, swelling, or heat were observed at elevated doses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store between 2°C and 30°C to maintain product stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShake Before Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always shake well before each administration to ensure uniform dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep Away Children\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep out of reach of children and not for human use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Return \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping policy\" aria-label=\"Shipping policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Refund policy\" aria-label=\"Refund policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What is POSATEX® Otic Suspension used for in dogs? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns: \u003c\/strong\u003ePOSATEX® Otic Suspension is a prescription treatment for dogs with otitis externa (outer ear infections) caused by susceptible yeast, like Malassezia pachydermatis, and bacteria such as Staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterococcus faecalis. It combines antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory ingredients to provide targeted relief and help your dog’s ears heal effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: How long should POSATEX® be used for ear infections? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e POSATEX® Otic Suspension is administered once daily for seven consecutive days. Treatment should continue for the full duration as directed by a licensed veterinarian to ensure proper management of otitis externa associated with susceptible organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Can POSATEX® be used if my dog has a ruptured eardrum? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e POSATEX® Otic Suspension should not be used in dogs with known or suspected tympanic membrane perforation. The integrity of the eardrum must be confirmed before administration to reduce the risk of complications, including potential hearing effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Are there any side effects associated with POSATEX®? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e In clinical studies, rare cases of hearing loss were reported and resolved after discontinuation. At elevated doses, decreased cortisol levels and local ear reactions such as erythema or swelling were observed. Contact a veterinarian if adverse reactions occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: Is POSATEX® available over the counter? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e POSATEX® Otic Suspension is a prescription medication restricted to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. 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