Surolan Otic Suspension is an effective treatment for common and recurring cases of otitis externa and dermatitis in dogs. Surolan is a combination of antibiotic, antifungal and anti-inflammatory medications, including polymyxin B, miconazole and prednisolone. This formulation gives Surolan broad effectiveness against the pathogens that cause ear infections and make it less likely to develop into resistant cases. Surolan is dispensed as drops to provide a rapid, penetrating action. Additionally, it can be administered more comfortably and precisely to infected ears because it is stable and fluid at room temperature.
Surolan is used in dogs for the therapeutic treatment of otitis externa and dermatitis caused by:
- Yeasts and fungi
- Microsporum spp.
- Trichophyton spp.
- Candida spp.
- Malassezia pachydermatis
- Gram-positive bacteria
- Staphylococcus spp. (sensitive strains)
- Streptococcus spp. (sensitive strains)
- Gram-negative bacteria
- Pseudomona spp. (sensitive strains)
- Escherichia coli
- Ear mites
Surolan also has anti-inflammatory and antipruritic activity.
Dosage and Administration
Administer Surolan twice daily for seven consecutive days.
Ears: After cleaning the ear canal, apply Surolan and ensure an adequate distribution of the preparation by massaging the ear base. Apply 3-5 drops of Surolan into the ear twice daily.
Skin: Ensure the wound is well covered with Surolan and rub into the wound with a gloved hand. Apply Surolan to the affected areas twice daily.
The hair around and on lesion should be clipped at the start of treatment and again during treatment, if necessary. Surolan is non-greasy, non-staining and causes no irritation or toxic effects when applied topically.
Shake well before use.
For otic and skin use only.
Contraindications
Not to be used in animals with perforated ear-drums since polymyxin B is known to be a potential ototoxic agent. Surolan is contraindicated in dogs with suspected or known hypersensitivity to miconazole nitrate, polymyxin B sulfate or prednisolone acetate. Do not use with drugs known to induce ototoxicity.
