Enrofloxacin/Silver Sulfadiazine, Otic
“This page provides important general information for pet owners whose animals have been prescribed Enrofloxacin/Silver Sulfadiazine, Otic during a consultation by Dr Noor in Perth.”
Enrofloxacin/Silver Sulfadiazine, Otic for pets in Perth
(en-roe-flox-a-sin/sil-ver sul-fa-dye-ah-zeen)
Description:
These are ear drops used to treat infections caused by germs, including certain bacteria and certain fungi.
Other Names for this Medication:
- Baytril Otic
Common Dosage Forms:
- For animals: ear drops.
- For people: none.
This handout does not include every piece of information that exists for this medicine. It is meant to answer common questions, but it does not replace advice from a veterinary professional. If you need more details or have questions about this medicine, contact your veterinarian or your pharmacist.
Key Information
- This medicine is given to treat ear infections caused by bacteria or fungi.
- Before each use, shake the bottle.
- After you put the drops in, softly rub the ear so the medicine spreads through the ear canal.
- Possible side effects include swelling, itchiness, or redness inside the ear canal.
- Call your veterinarian right away if your animal shows hearing loss, a head tilt, or seizures.
- Give the full treatment for the entire time prescribed, even if your animal seems improved.
How is this medication useful?
These ear drops (enrofloxacin/silver sulfadiazine) are used for ear infections caused by certain bacteria or certain fungi. You and your veterinarian can talk about why this option is the best fit for your animal.
What should I tell my veterinarian to see if this medication can be safely given?
Many different factors can change how well this medicine works for your animal. Talk with your veterinarian about the points below so you can decide together on the best plan.
- Make sure your veterinarian and pharmacist know about everything your animal receives, including:
- other medicines (such as other eye medicines)
- vitamins
- supplements
- herbal products
- Also share how much you give and when you give each one.
- Tell your veterinarian about any health problems your animal has now, or has had before.
- If your animal has had treatment for the same illness or problem in the past, tell your veterinarian what was used and whether it helped or did not help.
- If your animal is pregnant or nursing, discuss the possible risks of using this medicine.
- Let your veterinarian and pharmacist know if your animal has ever had medicine-related side effects before, such as:
- allergic reactions
- reduced appetite
- diarrhea
- itching
- hair loss
How long until I will know if this medication is working, and how long will the effects of this medication last?
Your animal should begin to feel better after about 1 to 2 days. This medicine does not last long in the body; its effect ends within 24 hours.
When should this medication not be used or be used very carefully?
No medicine is completely safe for every patient. Your veterinarian will talk with you about any special concerns for your animal.
If any of the items below match your animal, speak with your veterinarian about the possible risks compared with the possible benefits of using this medicine.
- Animals that have allergies to fluoroquinolone antibiotics (a type of antibiotic) or to sulfonamides (a type of medicine related to “sulfa” drugs)
- Animals with ruptured ear drums
- Animals that have had seizures before, or have other brain or nerve system problems
- Cats
What are the side effects of this medication?
If you notice any of the signs listed below, contact your veterinarian immediately.
- Swelling, itching, or redness in the ear canal
- Ear pain
- Hearing loss
- Trouble moving normally or a head tilt
- Seizures
If my animal gets too much of this medication (an overdose), what should I do?
It is not likely for an overdose to happen when the medicine is used in the ears. However, problems can occur if your animal eats the medicine. If that happens, contact your veterinarian right away for guidance.
How should this medication be given?
For this medicine to work properly, it must be given exactly the way your veterinarian prescribed it. Always read the label to confirm you are giving it the right way.
- If your veterinarian instructs you to do so, clean the ear(s) before using the drops.
- Shake well before every dose.
- Put the drops into the affected ear(s) exactly as your veterinarian directed.
- After putting in the drops, gently rub the ear so the medicine coats the ear canal.
- This medicine is commonly used two times each day.
- If giving the drops is difficult, or if your animal will not tolerate the treatment, contact your veterinarian or pharmacist for advice on how to give it and how to make medicine time less stressful.
- This medicine may be prescribed for different lengths of time.
- Make sure you clearly understand how long your veterinarian wants you to keep giving it.
- You may need prescription refills before the full treatment is finished.
- Before you stop this medicine, speak with your veterinarian, because there may be important reasons to keep using it.
- Keep the medicine away from the eyes.
What should I do if I miss giving a dose of this medication?
When you forget a dose, give it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, do not give the missed one; instead, give the next dose at the regular time. Do not give two doses at once and do not give extra doses.
How should I store this medication?
- Keep it at room temperature and store it standing upright.
- Do not keep it where sunlight shines directly on it.
- Store it where children and other animals cannot reach it.
Can handling this medication be hazardous to me, my family, or other animals?
- After you handle this medicine, wash your hands using soap and water.
- Do not let it get into the eyes.
- If it accidentally gets into the eyes, rinse the eyes with lots of water for 15 minutes.
- If any irritation happens after it touches the eyes or skin, contact a physician.
- If you are allergic to fluoroquinolone antibiotics or sulfonamides, wear gloves or do not handle this medicine.
How should I dispose of this medication if I don’t use it all?
- Do not pour this medicine into the toilet or down a sink drain.
- If your community has a medicine “take-back” program, use that.
- If there is no take-back option, place the medicine in the household trash.
- Do not keep leftover medicine to use later, and do not give it to anyone else.
What other information is important for this medication?
- Complete the full course of treatment, even if your animal seems better before the end.
- Some animal competitions may not allow the use of this medicine.
- Before entering a competition while your animal is receiving this medicine, check the rules.
- If you have more questions about this medicine, contact your veterinarian or pharmacist.
“Disclaimer: The information on this page is provided as general educational material only. Every animal’s health situation is unique, and treatment decisions must be based on a full veterinary assessment. Always follow the specific instructions given during your consultation, and contact the prescribing veterinarian if you have any concerns.”
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