Details
Osurina is a two-dose treatment regimen that is administered seven days apart. Osurnia Otic Gel is used in the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of bacteria and yeast. Osurnia Otic Gel has antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory activity. Osurnia is administered in a pre-measured, easy-to-use single-dose tube with a flexible, soft tip that is meant to be gentle
Benefits:
- Just two doses per ear, dosed one week apart
- Same dose for every dog
- Single-dose tube with soft, flexible tip is gentle on dog's ears
- Easy application may lead to better compliance
Possible Side Effects:
The following adverse reactions were reported during the course of a US field study for treatment of otitis externa in dogs treated with Osurnia with 1 tube per affected ear(s) and repeated after 7 days:
- Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase = 15 (7.9%)
- Vomiting = 7 (3.7%)
- Elevated AST, ALT, ALP* = 2 (1.1%)
- Weight loss (>10% body weight) = 1 (0.53%)
- Hearing Decrease/Loss = 1 (0.53%)
Special Precautions:
Not for use in Humans, Keep our of reach of children and pets.
Do no use in dogs with known tympanic perforation or a hypersensitivity to florfenicol, terbinafine or corticosteroids.
Consult a physician in case of accidental ingestion by humans. In case of accidental skin contact, wash area thoroughly with water. Avoid contact to the eyes. Do not administer orally.
The use of OSURNIA in dogs with perforated tympanic membranes has not been evaluated. The integrity of the tympanic membrane should be confirmed before administering this product. Reevaluate the dog if hearing loss or signs of vestibular dysfunction are observed during treatment.
Storage:
Osurnia should be stored under refrigerated conditions between 36° - 46° F (2° - 8° C). To facilitate comfort during administration, Osurnia may be brought to room temperature and stored for up to three months.
Instructions
It is important to follow your Veterinarian's prescription instructions for your pet.
Dosage and Administration:
Osurnia should be administered in the clinic.
Clean and dry the external ear canal before administering the initial dose of the product.
Administer one dose (1 tube) per affected ear(s) and repeat administration in 7 days.
Do not clean the ear canal for 45 days after the initial administration to allow contact of the gel with the ear canal.
Cleaning the ear may affect product effectiveness
If alternative otic therapies are required it is recommended to clean the ear(s) before application.
Open tube by twisting the soft tip. Insert the flexible tip into the affected external ear canal(s) and squeeze entire tube contents into the external ear canal(s).
After application, gently massage the base of the ear to allow the gel to penetrate to the lower part of the ear canal.
Ingredients
Osurnia Otic Gel contains 10 mg florfenicol, 10 mg terbinafine and 1 mg betamethasone acetate per mL and the inactive ingredients propylene carbonate, glycerol formal, hypromellose, phospholipid, oleic acid and BHT in an off-white to slightly yellow translucent gel.