Mometamax Otic Suspension combines clotrimazole, mometasone, and gentamicin for the treatment of bacterial infections and inflammation in the ear. Clotrimazole is a powerful antifungal; mometasone is a strong steroid that is minimally absorbed by the system; and gentamicin is an effective broad-spectrum antibiotic. Mometamax is FDA approved and comes in a convenient dropper bottle for easy application.How it Works

This product contains clotrimazole, which offers antifungal benefits; mometasone, which is a powerful steroid minimally absorbed by the system; and gentamicin, which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.

Special Precautions

• This product is approved for use in dogs, but veterinarians often prescribe it for other species.
• Do not use in pets with a ruptured eardrum.
• Use with caution in pregnant pets.
• Do not use in animals who require hearing to perform work (service, police, or military dogs)
• Do not use in pets with a history of allergic reaction to any of the 3 ingredients of this product, or with a history of allergic reaction to similar products.

Overdose Information

Contact your closest animal hospital. You may also contact Merck Animal Health Pharmacovigilance: Companion Animal Technical Services, 800-224-5318.

Side Effects

Potential side effects include:

• Premature birth in pregnant animals or birth defects when used in the first trimester
• Behavior changes, vomiting, diarrhea, panting, weight gain, increased appetite, increased urination, or increased thirst if ingested
• Immunosuppression, delayed healing of wounds, or Cushing's syndrome in pets with repeated or prolonged steroid therapy
• Irreversible renal, cochlear, or vestibular toxicity
• Partial hearing loss or deafness in older sensitive dogs (typically temporary)

If you notice head tilt, dizziness, or hearing loss in your pet, stop using this product, flush with a gentle cleaner, and notify your veterinarian.

Storage

Store in a dry and cool environment.

Tips

Only use this ointment for the pet for which it was prescribed and for the condition for which it was prescribed.