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Epi-Otic^®

Name: Epi-Otic ®
Brand: VIRBAC

Ear Cleanser. Antiseptic, drying, ear preparation for use in dogs and cats.

is an ear-cleansing agent with drying and antiseptic properties, intended for use in dogs and cats. It removes necrotic tissue and debris from ear lesions, dries the ear canal, thereby providing an optimal environment for tissue regeneration.

FOR EXTERNAL ANIMAL USE ONLY

COMPOSITION:

Disodium EDTA 0,5 % m/m, Salicylic acid 0,2 % m/m, Chloroxylenol 0,09 % m/m, Diethylexyl sodium sulfosuccinate 0,5 % m/m, Glycotechnology (Rhamnose, Galactose, Mannose) 0,15 % m/m, Defensin technology (Peumus boldus leaf extract, Spiraea ulmaria extract) 0,2 % m/m.

INDICATIONS:

Epiotic ear cleanser is a very well-tolerated micellar solution designed for the routine cleansing of ears in dogs, cats, puppies and kittens or prior to the application of ear preparations. It removes cellular debris and excessive wax and neutralizes unpleasant smells. To improve ear canal vitality, Epiotic contains S-I-S (Skin Innovative Science™ technology): a combination of Glycotechnology (micro-organisms anti-adhesive eects) and (Defensin technology) stimulation of natural skin microbial defence.

Epiotic is indicated for use in the following conditions:

Routine cleansing of the external ear and ear canal, particularly for cleansing of moist, waxy or odiferous ears, or the removal of necrotic tissue and debris from ear lesions.
To facilitate examination of the ear canal.
Prior to application of other medication or therapy. - In the management of otitis media.

WARNINGS

Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals.
Although this remedy has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.

PRECAUTIONS

Avoid contact with eyes

DIRECTIONS FOR USE – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE.
Unscrew the nozzle and remove the sealing cap. Turn the white nozzle and apply into the ear canal. Gently massage the base of the ear and wipe excess of product with a cloth. Do not use cotton buds. Do not use in ears with ruptured tympanic membranes (eardrums).

Routine Cleaning: Epiotic may be used twice or three times weekly.

Pre-Treatment: Epiotic may be used before each application of antibiotic and or other therapy.

In every case, follow the instructions provided by the veterinarian.

Epiotic is an extremely well-tolerated, highly-ecient ear cleanser. Salicylic acid associated with the surfactant/wax solvent system facilitates the removal of cellular debris and excessive wax as well as drying the ear canal.

Choroxylenol in association with EDTA helps torestore the microbial balance in the ear canal, while the inclusion of monosaccharides has a soothing eect as well as limiting the binding of bacteria to the skin surface.

Epiotic formula also contains two complementary technologies which help to improve the ear canal vitality - the Glycotechnology consists in an association of three monosaccharides (Rhamnose, Galactose and Mannose) in order to provide micro-organism anti-adhesive eects. - the Defensin technology, an association of two plant extracts (Peumus boldus leaf extract and Spiraea ulmaria extract) which promotes the production of anti-microbial peptides (AMP) and therefore natural skin microbial defense.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:

Store below 25 °C and protect from sunlight and heat.

REGISTRATION NUMBERS:

Reg. No. G2399 (Act 36/1947)

Namibia Reg. No V06/3.1.2/614 NS0

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