Baytril Otic.

Active Ingredient: Enrofloxacin, 5mg

Other Ingredients: Silver Sulfadiazine,10 mg, Benzyl Alcohol (a preservative), Cetylstearyl Alcohol (a stabilizer), Neutral Oil, Purified Water

Your pet may experience a localized allergic reaction. Contact your veterinarian if it does not go away. If your pet exhibits any of the following serious side effects, discontinue use and contact your veterinarian: hearing loss, increased reddening of the ear, or vestibular (balance) disorders.

This medication should only be used after your veterinarian has inspected your dog’s ears and found that the eardrum is not perforated.

Do not use this medication in animals that are allergic to it.

Use with caution in animals with CNS disorders.

Use with caution in pregnant, breeding, lactating, or young growing animals.

Avoid contact with the eyes.

Contact your veterinarian if your pet’s symptoms persist. Tell your veterinarian about any other medications that your pet is taking.

Baytril Octic is a broad-spectrum antibacterial medication for dogs and cats, which is helpful in managing canine otitis externa, aggravated with bacterial and fungal infections. The active ingredient of enrofloxacin is effective against many Gram negative and Gram positive strains of bacteria including Coagulase-positive Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter, Proteus mirabilis etc. Silver sulfadiazine on the other hand, is a potent antimycotic, which acts against fungi like Malassezia pachydermatis, Candida albicans and Aspergillus. Enrofloxacin (Drops) is found to be of great use in handling pseudomonas infections and Staphylococci infections of skin. It is also useful in the reduction of ear inflammation and in the improvement of epidermal repair. 

A thorough check up of the dog’s ear to ensure the integrity of eardrums is recommended before initiating the treatment as safety of Enrofloxacin (Drops) in animals with damaged tympanums and otitis media has not been substantiated. Dogs, which are allergic to quinolones or sulfonamides and those with known Central Nervous System disorders, should not be treated with Enrofloxacin (Drops). Stop using the medication in the event of hearing disorders or vestibular dysfunction during the course of treatment. The efficacy of Enrofloxacin (Drops) in pregnant and lactating dogs has not been proved. 

Always follow the directions provided by your veterinarian.

Shake well before use.

The usual dosage is 5 to 10 drops for dogs or cats weighing 35 pounds or less.

For bigger dogs, 10 to 15 drops may be required.

After applying the drops, gently massage the ear canal to ensure that the medicine is spread evenly.

Apply twice daily for a duration of up to 14 days