Recicort 1.77 mg/ml + 17.7 mg/ml Ear Drops, Solution for Dogs and Cats

For an effective treatment of otitis externa it is essential that the ear canal is
meticulously cleaned and dried before first treatment to remove cerumen and/or
exudate. Excess hair around the treatment area should be clipped if necessary.
For an effective treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis existing scale and or exfoliative
debris should be removed. Hair surrounding or covering the lesions may need to be
clipped to enable the veterinary medicinal product to reach the affected skin.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis may be a primary disorder, but can also occur as a result of
underlying disorders or disease processes (e.g. allergic disorders, endocrine
disorders, neoplasia) while otitis externa is only very rarely primary and occurs
mainly as a result of different underlying causes (predisposing and perpetuating
factors, neoplasia). Therefore, it is essential to identify any underlying disease
process and initiate specific treatment, if considered necessary.
Furthermore, infections (bacterial, parasitic or fungal) commonly occur concurrently
with seborrhoeic dermatitis or otitis externa and should be identified prior to the start
of the treatment and treated specifically, if considered necessary.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
The maximum dose that may be administered is 7 drops per kg body weight per day.
The recommended treatment dose (8-10 drops per ear; once or twice daily) should
not exceed 7 drops per kg bodyweight per day. Care should be taken not to exceed
this amount, particularly when treating smaller animals or when both ears require
treatment. In cases of otitis externa with an infectious component (bacterial, parasitic
or fungal) specific treatment should be administered if considered necessary.
Systemic corticosteroid effects are possible, especially when the veterinary medicinal
product is ingested by licking.
Oral ingestion (including licking) of the veterinary medicinal product by treated
animals or animals having contact with treated animals should be avoided. Additional
corticosteroid treatment should be used only according to the benefit/risk assessment
of the responsible veterinarian. Use with caution in animals with suspected or
confirmed endocrine disorders (i.e. diabetes mellitus; hypo- or hyper-thyroidism,
hyperadrenocorticism etc.). Since glucocorticosteroids are known to slow growth, use
in young animals (under 7 months of age) should be based on a benefit/risk
assessment by the attending veterinarian and subject to regular clinical re-
evaluations.
Care should be taken to avoid contact with eyes. Do not apply the veterinary
medicinal product on damaged skin. If hypersensitivity to any of the components
occurs, the ear should be thoroughly washed.
AN: 03944/2024 & 01489/2025
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
This veterinary medicinal product contains triamcinolone acetonide, salicylic acid and
ethanol and may be harmful to children after accidental ingestion. Do not leave the
veterinary medicinal product unattended. In case of accidental ingestion seek
medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or label to the physician.
This veterinary medicinal product may be irritating to skin or induce hypersensitivity
reactions. People with known hypersensitivity to corticosteroids or salicylic acid
should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product. Avoid skin contact with
the veterinary medicinal product. Personal protective clothing consisting of single use
impermeable gloves should be worn when handling the veterinary medicinal product,
including rubbing in the affected skin of the animal. If contact occurs, wash hands or
exposed skin and seek medical advice in case of hypersensitivity reactions or if
irritation persists.
This veterinary medicinal product may be irritating to the eyes. Avoid contact with the
eyes including hand-to-eye contact. If contact occurs, rinse with clean water. If eye
irritation persists, seek medical advice and show the package leaflet or label to the
physician.
This veterinary medicinal product may be harmful to the unborn child. As the
veterinary medicinal product can be absorbed through the skin, pregnant women and
women of childbearing potential should not handle this veterinary medicinal product
or restrain the animal during treatment and should avoid contact with the ears of the
treated animal until at least 4 hours after the application.
Treated animals should not be handled and children should not be allowed to play
with treated animals until the application site is dry. It is recommended that recently
treated animals should not be allowed to sleep with owners, especially children.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.