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Introduction
Presentation
A shampoo containing 2 % w/v chlorhexidine gluconate PhEur and 2 % w/v miconazole nitrate PhEur.
Excipients: methylchloroisothiazolinone 0.075 % w/v and methylisothiazolinone 0.025 % w/v.
Uses
Dog
For the treatment and control of seborrhoeic dermatitis associated with Malassezia pachydermatis and Staphylococcus intermedius.
Cat
As an aid in the control and treatment of ringworm due to Microsporum canis in conjunction with griseofulvin.
Dosage & administration
Dogs
As a general rule, shampoo twice weekly until the symptoms subside, and weekly thereafter, or as necessary to keep the condition under control.
Cats
Shampoo twice weekly for 6–10 weeks or until coat brushings are negative for the culture of M.canis, whichever is the longer. The maximum length of the treatment period should not exceed 16 weeks.
Wet the animal thoroughly with clean water and apply Malaseb shampoo to the animal at several points and massage into the coat. Ensure that the shampoo is applied around the lips, under the tail and between the toes. Use sufficient Malaseb shampoo to raise a lather on the coat and skin. Allow the animal to stand for 10 minutes, then rinse off with clean water and leave to dry naturally in a warm draught-free environment.
The 250 ml bottle, for example, will provide 8–16 treatments for a 15 kg dog, or 5–10 treatments for a 25 kg dog, or 25 cat treatments, depending on coat thickness.
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Contra-indications, warnings, etc.
For animal treatment only.
Keep out of reach of children.
Special precautions for use in animals:
For external use only.
In case of accidental contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water.
Do not allow the animal to lick itself during shampooing and rinsing, or before it is dried. Take care to avoid the animal inhaling the product or getting it into the nose or mouth during shampooing.
Puppies or kittens should not come into contact with nursing females after treatment until the coat has dried.
Exceptionally, a dog with atopy or a cat with allergic skin disease may develop a pruritic and/or erythematous reaction after treatment.
Shampooing cats may initially increase the recovery of M.canis by brush culture techniques.
Malaseb shampoo should only be used in conjunction with griseofulvin when treating for ringworm. Malaseb shampoo in conjunction with griseofulvin should not be used in pregnant cats as griseofulvin is contraindicated in pregnancy.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the shampoo
This product can cause eye irritation. Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of accidental contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water. If irritation persists consult your doctor.
Ringworm in the cat is infectious to human beings and so it is advisable to wear gloves and have arms covered when shampooing cats.
To avoid prolonged contact with the shampoo, wash and dry hands gently after shampooing the animal. Do not scrub.
Avoid excessive handling or stroking of treated animals immediately following treatment.
If known hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine exists, handle product with care.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Do not store above 30°C.
Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Protect from light.
Shelf life after first opening the bottle: 6 months.
Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with national requirements.
Empty containers can be disposed of as household waste
Packaging quantities
250 ml polyethylene plastic bottles.
Further information
Cats
Both field and experimental studies have shown that environmental contamination with M.canis can be eliminated or reduced by the use of Malaseb shampoo twice weekly. It is not necessary to clip the cat's hair. In these studies, griseofulvin was administered continuously throughout the treatment period and both clinical improvement was enhanced and environmental contamination reduced compared to the use of griseofulvin alone.
Disclaimer
This site has been created by www.MedicAnimal.com for information purposes only. MedicAnimal is a proud retailer of Malaseb but is not affiliated with or related to the manufacturer of Malaseb and the contents of this site are neither sponsored or endorsed by the manufacturer of Malaseb.