Composition Miconazole nitrate 20 g/L, chlorhexidine gluconate 20 g/L. Actions Miconazole is a synthetic imidazole derivative which has a pronounced antifungal effect against Malassezia (Pityrosporum) pachydermatis, the dermatophytes Microsporum gypseum, M. canis and Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and a potent activity against Gram-positive bacteria. Chlorhexidine has a broad spectrum of activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeasts, moulds and fungi. The combination of miconazole and chlorhexidine is efficacious at killing the causative organisms of seborrhoeic dermatitis, M. pachydermatis and Staphylococcus intermedius. Staph. intermedius occurs as an overgrowth pathogen in the presence of Malassezia and is the main bacterial species responsible for bacterial dermatitis in the dog and cat. Indications Treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis associated with Staphylococcus intermedius and Malassezia (Pityrosporum) pachydermatis; aid in the treatment of dermatophyte infections (ringworm) due to Microsporum canis, M. gypseum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes in dogs and cats by decreasing the time to clinical resolution and killing infective spores. Precautions Safety directions. Will irritate the eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. When using the product wear rubber gloves. If product in eyes wash out immediately with water. Wash hands after use. First aid. If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126. If swallowed do not induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. Directions for use Wet the animal thoroughly with clean water. Apply the foam to the animal at several points and massage into the coat. A sponge assists lathering and penetration of the coat. Ensure that Malaseb is applied around the lips, under the tail and between the toes as these areas harbour causative organisms. Allow to stand for ten minutes, then rinse off with clean water. Repeat twice weekly until symptoms abate then use weekly, or on veterinary advice. With dermatophytosis (ringworm) all in-contact animals should be treated to limit infection spreading and environmental contamination.
