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Mometasone Furoate

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Safety reports
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Mometasone Furoate

Mometasone Furoate

Drug type: Generic ingredient • Generic profile • Regulatory linkage incomplete

Both 77% reference complete

Species: Both

Approval status: Official document linked, regulatory match incomplete. An official source document is available, but Roxee has not linked this row to a confirmed FDA animal-drug application or product record yet.

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Mometasone Furoate

For the treatment of otitis externa caused by susceptible strains of yeast ( Malassezia pachydermatis ) and bacteria ( Pseudomonas species [including P. aeruginosa ], coagulase-positive staphylococci, Enterococcus faecalis, Proteus mirabilis, and beta-hemolytic streptococci). POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast ( Malassezia pachydermatis ) and bacteria (coagulase positive staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterococcus faecalis ). CLARO™ is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast ( Malassezia pachydermatis ) and bacteria ( Staphylococcus pseudintermedius ). Species commonly shown: Both.

Generic name
Mometasone Furoate
Species
Both
Completeness
77%
Validation
Incomplete

Indications / Uses

For the treatment of otitis externa caused by susceptible strains of yeast ( Malassezia pachydermatis ) and bacteria ( Pseudomonas species [including P. aeruginosa ], coagulase-positive staphylococci, Enterococcus faecalis , Proteus mirabilis , and beta-hemolytic streptococci). POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast ( Malassezia pachydermatis ) and bacteria (coagulase positive staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa , and Enterococcus faecalis ). CLARO™ is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast ( Malassezia pachydermatis ) and bacteria ( Staphylococcus pseudintermedius ).

Warnings / Contraindications

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

  • Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Side Effects

Top reported reactions (openFDA): Lack of efficacy - NOS, Ataxia, Head tilt - ear disorder, Vomiting, Corneal ulcer, Nystagmus.

FAQ

Both

Related Conditions

Otitis Externa (Ear Infection)

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Used for:

For the treatment of otitis externa caused by susceptible strains of yeast ( Malassezia pachydermatis ) and bacteria ( Pseudomonas species [including P. aeruginosa ], coagulase-positive staphylococci, Enterococcus faecal...

Dosing note:

Exact dosing depends on your pet's species, weight, and health status. Use your veterinarian's instructions for the exact dose and schedule.

What to watch for:

  • For otic use in dogs only
  • Loss of appetite (1 reports)
  • Hind limb paresis (1 reports)
  • Eosinophilia (1 reports)

When to call the vet:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Trouble breathing.
  • Facial swelling or hives.
  • Blood in vomit or stool.

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What to tell or ask your vet today:

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Research brief

Medication Research Insights

A source-aware map of what to know, what is uncertain, and what to verify with your veterinarian.

Source Backed Signals

What to know

Evidence-backed context Limited

Roxee has limited cited overview evidence for Mometasone Furoate; use the official documents and your veterinarian's instructions for product-specific decisions.

Source: openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-068768
Safety signal coverage Reported signals

32 tracked reaction signals; 32 reported cases; 15 serious reports; 2 species groups. These are reporting and label-derived signals for interpretation with a veterinarian.

Source: openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-068768
Interpretation guardrail Not causation

Adverse-event reports help form a watch list, but they do not prove the medication caused the reaction and they are not a risk ranking between medications.

Evidence tension

Stronger signal Label / review

Official labels, package inserts, and reviewed summaries carry more weight than isolated reports.

Source: openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-068768
Weaker signal Reported data

Case reports and openFDA terms are useful for pattern awareness, but they are incomplete, can include multiple exposures, and do not estimate an individual pet's probability of harm.

Reaction signal map

Most reported reactions Top terms

Loss of appetite (1 reports), Hind limb paresis (1 reports), Eosinophilia (1 reports), Eosinopenia (1 reports), Enamel disorder (1 reports)

Body systems represented Signal grouping

Digestive (3), Skin & allergy (2), Neurologic (3), Other (24)

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Species and breed lens

Species represented in reports Species lens

Cat (19 reports), Dog (13 reports)

Breed metadata in reports Metadata only

Retriever - Labrador (1). These are report metadata, not proof that a breed is at higher risk.

What your vet may verify

Fit for this patient Vet check

Verify whether Mometasone Furoate fits the pet's species, current diagnosis, age, weight, organ status, pregnancy/lactation status, and concurrent medications.

Evidence limitations Evidence review

Separate label-backed warnings from adverse-event reports and owner observations before changing the plan.

What to watch next

Watch list Owner-safe

For otic use in dogs only, Loss of appetite, Hind limb paresis, Eosinophilia

Call sooner if Escalation

Repeated vomiting or diarrhea. Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy). Collapse or fainting.

Bottom line: Use this Mometasone Furoate brief as a structured watch list and source map, not as a reason to start, stop, or change treatment without your veterinarian.
Vet source depth
  1. openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-068768 · adverse_reaction · adverse reactions
  2. Medication contraindications · safety_warning · warnings contraindications
  3. FOI summary · document · documents
  4. FOI summary · document · documents
  5. FOI summary · document · documents
  6. FOI summary · document · documents
  7. FOI summary · document · documents
  8. FOI summary · document · documents

Evidence

Review status / Updated / Sources

Review status: Clinical reviewer not listed

Updated: April 22, 2026, 10:07 AM UTC

Sources:
Safety & side effects

Side effects to monitor:

  • For otic use in dogs only
  • Loss of appetite
  • Hind limb paresis
  • Eosinophilia

Most reported reactions:

  • Loss of appetite (1 reports)
  • Hind limb paresis (1 reports)
  • Eosinophilia (1 reports)
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Emergency warning signs:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Trouble breathing.
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Vet Fast Scan

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FDA-labeled species
Not linked yet
Indication / use
For the treatment of otitis externa caused by susceptible strains of yeast ( Malassezia pachydermatis ) and bacteria ( Pseudomonas species [including P. aeruginosa ], coagulase-po…
Form / route / dose
Confirm product label and patient-specific plan.
Warnings
  • High: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federa…
Adverse-event caveat
openFDA adverse-event cases are reported signals. They are not verified, do not prove causation, and do not estimate a pet's individual risk.
Source docs

Quick Facts

Official label facts first, then secondary summaries. Marketing content is separated below.

Species: Both
Manufacturer: Manufacturer not confirmed
Identifiers:
ANADA: 200536 ANADA: 200719 ANADA: 200829 ANADA: 200848 NADA: 141177 NADA: 141266 NADA: 141440 NADA: 141600 NDC Package: 0061-0089-01 NDC Package: 0061-0089-02 NDC Package: 0061-0089-03 NDC Package: 0061-1246-01 NDC Package: 0061-1246-02 NDC Package: 0061-1246-04 NDC Package: 0061-1246-05 NDC Package: 0061-5432-01 NDC Package: 13985-701-07 NDC Package: 13985-701-15 NDC Package: 13985-701-21 NDC Package: 13985-701-30

Warnings / Contraindications

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

  • High: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
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Adverse Reactions

Snapshot first, detailed rows second. This section summarizes signal data and is not a diagnosis.

Reported case explorer

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Clear filters
openFDA adverse-event cases are reported signals. They are not verified, do not prove causation, and do not estimate a pet's individual risk.
Stored reports
1
Matching reports
1
Active filters
2
Selected filters
Reaction: Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Ehrlichia Clear Body system: Other Clear
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Drill into common report signals
Head shake - ear disorder (1) Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Ehrlichia (1) Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (1) Obesity/adipositas (1) Effectiveness (1) Other (1)
Showing up to 50 matching reports.

USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-062121

Received 2025-10-20 · MSK · MSK

Non-serious
Species
Dog
Breed
Retriever - Labrador
Size / weight
50-99 lb (45.359 Kilogram)
Age
1-3 years (2.5 Year)
Sex
Male Unknown
Region
USA
Reactions
Head shake - ear disorderLack of efficacy (bacteria) - EhrlichiaObesity/adipositasLack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm
Body systems
OtherEffectiveness
Outcomes
Outcome Unknown

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Tracked signals
32
Reported cases
32
Serious reports
15
Species represented
2
Grouped by Body System
Digestive (3) · Loss of appetite, Decreased appetite, Bloody diarrhoea Skin & allergy (2) · Hair loss at application site, Application site swelling Neurologic (3) · Unsteady walking (ataxia), Head tilt - neurological disorder, Circling - neurological disorder Other (24) · Hind limb paresis, High blood pressure, Hiding
Most Reported Reactions
Reaction Body system Cases Species Serious cases
Digestive 1 Cat 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Cat 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Cat 1
Other 1 Cat 1
Other 1 Dog 1

Species coverage: Cat (19) Dog (13)

View detailed reaction table
Reaction Body system Species Seriousness Frequency Reports
Neurologic Cat Non-serious - 1
Digestive Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Neurologic Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Skin & allergy Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Digestive Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Neurologic Cat Non-serious - 1
Digestive Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Skin & allergy Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
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Source Documents

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Only technical FDA review documents are linked right now. Owner handouts, official label / PI, and SPL documents are not linked yet.

Use original documents to confirm product-specific warnings, ingredients, and handling details with your veterinarian.

FOI Summary oA 200-848 Approved April 8, 2026.pdf FOI · FOI summary FOI Summary oA 200-829 Approved December 22, 2025.pdf FOI · FOI summary ucm117265.pdf FOI · FOI summary

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Owner handouts

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Official label / PI

0
No official label or package insert links yet.

SPL

0
No SPL links yet.

FOI

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FOI Summary oA 200-848 Approved April 8, 2026.pdf

FOI · FOI summary

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FOI Summary oA 200-829 Approved December 22, 2025.pdf

FOI · FOI summary

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ucm117265.pdf

FOI · FOI summary

Open original

ucm117268.pdf

FOI · FOI summary

Open original

ucm117269.pdf

FOI · FOI summary

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FOI Summary oN 141-600 Approved April 29 2025_ef.pdf

FOI · FOI summary

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FOI Summary oA 200-719 Approved September 28, 2022.pdf

FOI · FOI summary

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UCM465253.pdf

FOI · FOI summary

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UCM256757.pdf

FOI · FOI summary

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UCM504539.pdf

FOI · FOI summary

Open original
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Veterinary reference (advanced)

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At a Glance

Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.

Data freshness
  • Reference facts: Source Roxee | Refreshed Jun 22, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
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  • openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Jun 22, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
  • openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Jun 22, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
Official (FDA)
Identity: Generic ingredient • No FDA branded products linked
No official FDA brand rows linked yet for this ingredient.
Case-reported brands (openFDA): MSK
Catalog species: Both
Safety (openFDA)
Top reactions: Dog 4 • Cat 0 • View
Case summaries: 1 (showing 1) • View
openFDA reports are unverified and do not prove causation.
Explore
Related conditions: Otitis Externa (Ear Infection)
Linked using: Usage_Inferred (0.78)
Diagnosis Codes
ICD10_CM: H60.90
Otitis externa, unspecified ear

Counseling and Monitoring Highlights

Global Pet owner/Vet mode is controlled in the header. This section avoids duplicate in-page persona tabs.

Owner-facing counseling points
  • Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. (Contraindication, High)
Top reaction signals
Loss of appetite (1) Hind limb paresis (1) Eosinophilia (1) Eosinopenia (1) Enamel disorder (1) Elevated blood urea nitrogen (1) Dehydration (1) Decreased activity (1)

Identifiers & Packages

Normalized identifiers (NDC/NADA/ANADA) and package metadata from regulator listings.

Identifiers
ANADA: 200536 ANADA: 200719 ANADA: 200829 ANADA: 200848 NADA: 141177 NADA: 141266 NADA: 141440 NADA: 141600 NDC Package: 0061-0089-01 NDC Package: 0061-0089-02 NDC Package: 0061-0089-03 NDC Package: 0061-1246-01 NDC Package: 0061-1246-02 NDC Package: 0061-1246-04 NDC Package: 0061-1246-05 NDC Package: 0061-5432-01 NDC Package: 13985-701-07 NDC Package: 13985-701-15 NDC Package: 13985-701-21 NDC Package: 13985-701-30 NDC Package: 17030-001-10 NDC Package: 17033-273-15 NDC Package: 17033-273-21 NDC Package: 17033-273-30
Package NDC Product NDC Form / Route Status
0061-0089-01 0061 -
0061-0089-02 0061 -
0061-0089-03 0061 -
0061-1246-01 0061 -
0061-1246-02 0061 -
0061-1246-04 0061 -
0061-1246-05 0061 -
0061-5432-01 0061 -
13985-701-07 13985 -
13985-701-15 13985 -
13985-701-21 13985 -
13985-701-30 13985 -
17030-001-10 17030 -
17033-273-15 17033 -
17033-273-21 17033 -
17033-273-30 17033 -
17033-273-75 17033 -
51072-122-00 51072 -
51072-122-01 51072 -
51072-122-02 51072 -

Enriched Documents

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Data Sources & Change Log

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Official 10 Clinical 120 Manufacturer 0 Marketing 0
Current Field Facts
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-22)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-22)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-21)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-20)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-13)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-12)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-12)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-11)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-11)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-10)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-08)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-07)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-06)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-05)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-04)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-03)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-02)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-01)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-06-01)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or o… (Clinical, 2026-05-31)
Recent Revisions
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  • side_effects updated 2026-06-21 05:18 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
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  • side_effects updated 2026-06-20 20:58 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
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Usage

For the treatment of otitis externa caused by susceptible strains of yeast ( Malassezia pachydermatis ) and bacteria ( Pseudomonas species [including P. aeruginosa ], coagulase-positive staphylococci, Enterococcus faecalis , Proteus mirabilis , and beta-hemolytic streptococci). POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast ( Malassezia pachydermatis ) and bacteria (coagulase positive staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa , and Enterococcus faecalis ). CLARO™ is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast ( Malassezia pachydermatis ) and bacteria ( Staphylococcus pseudintermedius ).

Contraindications

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For otic use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Top Reported Reactions (openFDA)

De-duplicated reaction terms grouped by body system from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).

Digestive
Loss of appetite (1) • Cat Decreased appetite (1) • Cat Bloody diarrhoea (1) • Dog

Showing top 5 for Digestive.

Skin & allergy
Hair loss at application site (1) • Dog Application site swelling (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Skin & allergy.

Neurologic
Unsteady walking (1) • Cat Head tilt - neurological disorder (1) • Cat Circling - neurological disorder (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Neurologic.

Other
Hind limb paresis (1) • Dog High blood pressure (1) • Dog Hiding (1) • Cat Head tilt - ear disorder (1) • Dog Head shake - ear disorder (1) • Dog
Show more (19)
General pain (1) • Cat Falling (1) • Cat Eosinophilia (1) • Dog Eosinopenia (1) • Cat Enamel disorder (1) • Dog Elevated temperature (1) • Dog Elevated blood urea nitrogen (1) • Cat Dull (1) • Dog Dilated pupils (1) • Dog Dehydration (1) • Cat Decreased activity (1) • Dog Death by euthanasia (1) • Cat Deafness (1) • Dog Cough (1) • Cat Basophilia (1) • Cat Balance problem (1) • Cat Application site pain (1) • Cat Anisocoria (1) • Cat Abnormal radiograph finding (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Other.

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Adverse Event Case Summaries (openFDA)

These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.

Dog, Retriever - Labrador, Male, 2.5 year, 45.359 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Auricular (Otic) • Reactions: Head shake - ear disorder, Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Ehrlichia, Obesity/adipositas, Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-062121
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 2.50 Year
  • Weight: 45.359 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Auricular (Otic)
Reactions Reported:
Head shake - ear disorder Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Ehrlichia Obesity/adipositas Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Overdose Information

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Storage & Handling

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