Mometamax Otic Suspension Rx
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Mometamax Otic Suspension Rx
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Usually ships the same weekday before 3pm CT with veterinary approval.
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Requires veterinary authorization.
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Your pet's veterinarian will provide directions for use.
What is Mometamax Otic Suspension for Dogs and Cats?
- Mometamax is a prescription ear medication for dogs or cats that treats otitis externa, outer ear infection, caused by yeast and bacteria.
- Mometamax contains gentamicin, mometasone, and clotrimazole - an antibiotoc, an anti-inflammatory steroid, and an antifungal.
- Mometamax works by killing infection causing bacteria and yeast in the ear and reducing the swelling and redness often associated with ear infections.
- Mometamax may also be used to treat superficial skin infections.
Why is Mometamax used for cats and dogs?
- If your dog or cat has been diagnosed with otitis externa or an ear infection, your veterinarian may prescribe a suspension such as Mometamax.
- Mometamax kills the yeast and bacteria causing the infection and has a steroid to treat swelling and redness.
What else should I know about Mometamax?
- Mometamax may help reduce ear wax production over time.
What problems could my dog or cat have with Mometamax?
- Do not allow the suspension to get into your pet's eyes.
- Do not use in dogs with damaged ear drums.
- Your pet may experience some redness or discomfort at the application site.
- Contact your veterinarian immediately if you notice the infection is not healing or is getting worse.
- Contact your veterinarian immediately if you notice loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, sudden hearing loss, increasingly worse ear pain, head tilt, walking in circles, mouth sores, increased thirst, frequent urination, or worsening skin and hair issues at the application site.
How do you use Mometamax?
- Shake well before use.
- Prevent your dog or cat and other animals from licking or grooming the treated ears for at least 20 to 30 minutes after application.
- Wear gloves or wash your hands immediately after handling the medication.
What is in Mometamax?
- Mometamax combines three drugs.
- It contains the antibiotic gentamicin, the antifungal clotrimazole, and the steroid mometasone furoate.
Will I get what I see in the picture?
- Mometamax is a brand name. You will receive the exact brand that you request.
Is it important for my dog or cat to finish all of the Mometamax?
- Mometamax contains an antibiotic and an antifungal. Resistance is a major concern when using antibiotics and antifungals. To help avoid resistance, it is important for you to use this for as long as your veterinarian has prescribed, even if you dog or cat is looking and feeling better.
Who makes Mometamax?
- Mometamax is made by the manufacturer Merck.
Review Summary
19 total reviews
Rated 4.47 out of 5 stars
67% of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
15 5 star reviews
2 4 star reviews
0 3 star reviews
0 2 star reviews
2 1 star reviews
Most Liked Positive Review
I Love This Site!
I have had a happy experience using Mometamax Otic Suspension for my Cocker Spaniel's ears. She has special dietary concerns and she is prone to intermittent ear issues. This product has eased these issues and provided me with peace of mind for the overall ear health of my pet, Dixie Yankee Doodle Dixie.
Most Liked Negative Review
Made my 8 Year old Lab DEAF
I brought my 8 year old, fur baby in to a regular visit to the vet. They noticed some yeast in his ears and prescribed 7-8 drops/ear for 14 days along with Prednisone. After a few days we noticed he wasn't hearing well, but shrugged it off to being tired from his meds. After 7 days of application, we finally realized our Moose, who 7 days prior could hear a pin drop, was 80-90% deaf. It is heart-breaking to us and to him--he is so confused and sad.
We have reported to the vet and Merck Animal Health. It is a known, but not too common side effect, that impacts mostly older dogs, and/or any dog with a perforated ear drum. Our vet confirmed when we brought him back the next day that his eardrums were intact, but he still lost his hearing. Luckily, his hearing is slowly coming back after 2+ weeks (maybe 50-60% hearing now), but many people have reported their pets never regaining hearing. Please be careful and ask your vet about possible side effects from this medication or any medication with Gentamyacin in it (the antibiotic is what causes the ototoxicity).
Steer clear if you have a pet who is older or any pet that doesn't allow the vet to look deep inside the ear canal to ensure no perforations. If you notice hearing changes in your pet, discontinue the medication immediately and return to your vet. I had not received that advice and we are learning the hard way, but hope to spare you all the pain of what we have gone through.
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Awesome Product.
From UndisclosedComments about Mometamax Otic Suspension 30gm BottleOn occasion Niki and Nati will get an inflammation in their ears and within 2 days of using Mometamax Otic their ears are cleared up. Very expensive if I purchase from my Vets office.-
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Loving each other!
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This medicine is working great
From UndisclosedComments about Mometamax Otic Suspension 30gm BottleGidget's ear is clearing up fast. This medicine works great-
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Gidget
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Mometamax is great for Cooper's frequent ear infections!
From UndisclosedComments about Mometamax Otic Suspension 15gm BottleCooper has frequent ear infections and Mometamax is the medicine that helps him get through the infection in a timely manner. Cooper loves Mometamax!!-
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Cooper with his green monster!
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I would buy this product again
From UndisclosedComments about Mometamax Otic SuspensionWorks great -
Exactly what I needed
From UndisclosedComments about Mometamax Otic SuspensionHelped clear eye discomfort -
Mometamax is the best for ears!
From UndisclosedComments about Mometamax Otic SuspensionMometamax is an amazing product and the only otic medication I will use on my dogs ears. My eleven year-old Labrador swims often, sometimes resulting ear infections. This product clears them up quickly and effectively. -
Mometamax recommended by VET for ear issues
From Port Saint Lucie, FloridaComments about Mometamax Otic SuspensionWe have 2 cats, one consistently chews the ears on the other till they are cut and bleeding. The VET recommended MOMETAMAX for this problem. With MOMETAMAX, the cuts heal very quickly, and the taste deters the agressor cat for chewing on the ears. -
great product, easy to administer
From New MexicoComments about Mometamax Otic Suspensionnone -
Made my 8 Year old Lab DEAF
From TexasComments about Mometamax Otic SuspensionI brought my 8 year old, fur baby in to a regular visit to the vet. They noticed some yeast in his ears and prescribed 7-8 drops/ear for 14 days along with Prednisone. After a few days we noticed he wasn't hearing well, but shrugged it off to being tired from his meds. After 7 days of application, we finally realized our Moose, who 7 days prior could hear a pin drop, was 80-90% deaf. It is heart-breaking to us and to him--he is so confused and sad. We have reported to the vet and Merck Animal Health. It is a known, but not too common side effect, that impacts mostly older dogs, and/or any dog with a perforated ear drum. Our vet confirmed when we brought him back the next day that his eardrums were intact, but he still lost his hearing. Luckily, his hearing is slowly coming back after 2+ weeks (maybe 50-60% hearing now), but many people have reported their pets never regaining hearing. Please be careful and ask your vet about possible side effects from this medication or any medication with Gentamyacin in it (the antibiotic is what causes the ototoxicity). Steer clear if you have a pet who is older or any pet that doesn't allow the vet to look deep inside the ear canal to ensure no perforations. If you notice hearing changes in your pet, discontinue the medication immediately and return to your vet. I had not received that advice and we are learning the hard way, but hope to spare you all the pain of what we have gone through. -
Great for dirty ears!
From Atlanta, GA, USAComments about Mometamax Otic SuspensionBought this product for my pug, who is constantly getting ear infections. I put a few drops in her ears every morning and I haven't had an problems since.
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Q & A
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How often does this product cause deafness in canines and if it does, how can the FDA still approve its use??
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Deafness caused by Mometamax Otic Suspension is categorized as a rare and serious side effect. The exact incidence is not listed by the manufacturer. The package insert from Mometamax carries the following warnings: “The use of these components has been associated with deafness or partial hearing loss in a small number of sensitive dogs (eg, geriatric). The hearing deficit is usually temporary. If hearing or vestibular dysfunction is noted during the course of treatment, discontinue use of MOMETAMAX Otic Suspension immediately and flush the ear canal thoroughly with a nonototoxic solution.” Please consult with your veterinarian to determine if your pet is at risk of deafness or hearing damage from use of Mometamax otic suspension. In regards to FDA approval of drugs, a concise summary is that drugs must be shown to be both safe and effective before acquiring approval from the FDA. There is a large amount of information and resources available directly from the FDA that would better answer your question. Please use the following link to be redirected:https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary
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How can I tell that I am putting the correct amount of drops into the canal if the nozel goes into canal? Can I keep nozel up where I can see how much I am adding then massage it in??
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You are correct that Mometamax Otic Suspension is administered directly into the ear canal. Per manufacturer instructions, the nozzle should not come into contact with the dog itself in order to reduce the risk of contamination.The nozzle can be disinfected with rubbing alcohol if necessary. You should position the nozzle so that the drops are going into the ear canal in a manner that you can count the number of drops while also avoiding contact between the dog and the nozzle. After you’ve counted the drops a few times and are comfortable with the volume of suspension being used, you can simply squeeze enough to get approximately the same volume. Too much medication isn’t harmful, though it could result in wasted product and a mess. Any excess medication can be wiped off with cotton balls.
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Should I clean the ear "daily" before using in dog's ear and why is brown still coming out after 3 days is this normal??
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How many mL is in the 7.5 gm bottle? we are trying to determine how much to order based on our RX?
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Mometamax Otic Suspension is a gel that is only listed in terms of grams. The delivery system is in drops.
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In the 15 g bottle, should the bottle be full or is there just a pre-measured amount in the bottle. Should the bottle feel most of the way empty??
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Mometamax has a pre-measured amount of solution in each bottle which is determined by the manufacturer. It is also common for manufacturers to leave an air space at the top of the bottle when packaging liquids.
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Can you use beyond expiration date?
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Mometamax Otic Suspension contains a combination of gentamicin sulfate, mometasone furoate monohydrate, and clotrimazole. The gentamicin is antibiotic used for bacterial infections, the mometasone is a corticosteroid that is used to decrease inflammation, and the clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent. Each of these ingredients are important and necessary for the treatment of your pet's infection. The potency and effectiveness of these ingredients cannot be guaranteed if the suspension is used passed its expiration date. Please contact your pet's veterinarian to obtain a new prescription for this product. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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Hi I would like to know why I can't get ear medicine for my dog on line without prescription I had momenta ax in the past and I do know when my dog needs it. I am just trying to help the dog out and save Alittle money. Thank You Lucia?
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The FDA decides which medications require prescriptions so unfortunately, if they say it requires a prescription, we cannot fill it without one. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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I only need one item but I have 2 in the cart , how I delete one ??
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Nicky, You should be able to edit your shopping cart before checking out. This will allow you to edit the quantity back to 1 bottle. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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I was wondering if this drug can have any effect on humans, since my dog has been on it for a few days now and likes to lay on the same carpet my 2 year old plays on, if it can affect our skin or do something else since it's a steroid? ?
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Mometamax Otic Suspension does contain a corticosteroid, as well as an antibiotic and an antifungal. All of the active ingredients in this drug are also used on humans for their respective indications. It is commonly used in dogs for otitis externa (ear infection). When administering your dose, the ear canal should be clean and dry. Wash your hands after administering the drops as this would be the most common time to come into contact with the medication. If administered correctly, hands were properly washed, and no large spills have occurred, it would be very unlikely to cause any harm to you or your child. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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can this be used for cats??
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Mometamax is a medication indicated to treat certain types of ear infections found in dogs. Your cat’s veterinarian may prescribe this medication for off-label use for your cat if he or she chooses to do so. Please contact the veterinarian for guidance relating to your pet’s drug therapy. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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