Topical powders (corn starch, Lotrimin, etc.) are applied in skin folds (paws, tail, neck, under-arms/legs) at night to reduce moisture and itch. A newer product called Douxo made by Sogeval is available as a spot-on, topical liquid, or spray. Mixtures of vinegar and water (50:50) can be used but the pet will develop a distinct vinegar odor. Special acetic acid wipes can be used to cleanse the affected area. Spot (topical) Treatments If only a small area is involved, it is probably not necessary to bathe the entire animal. The pet must be bathed twice a week to start and the shampoo requires a 15 minute contact time (meaning do not rinse the lather for 15 minutes). Some 4% chlorhexidine shampoos called ChlorhexiDerm Max, Sebahex or Malaseb shampoo strip skin oil and kill yeast however, other anti-yeast products include Selsun Blue, Miconazole shampoo, Nizoral shampoo, Douxo shampoo and more. Shampoos While degreasing shampoos such as the benzoyl peroxide (OxyDex, Pyoben) and sulfur/salicylate (SebaLyt, Sebolux) shampoos will help remove the skin oils feeding the yeast, there are shampoos that are specifically anti-yeast. Itraconazole, a similar but somewhat newer drug, is sometimes used for more resistant yeast infections. The extreme itch usually resolves within one week. Higher doses tend to be needed if recurrence is a problem. Typically a four week treatment is needed and there are numerous protocols involving different dosing schedules. Use this medication exactly as directed by your veterinarian.Oral therapy Ketoconazole, Fluconazole and Terbinafine are prescribed for oral therapy. How should Dermalone™ Ointment be applied? Tell your veterinarian if your pet is pregnant or lactating. What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Dermalone™ Ointment to my pet?ĭo not use Dermalone™ Ointment if your pet is allergic to any of the individual ingredients. Dermalone™ Ointment is for use topically on the skin. Prior to use, the affected area should be cleaned. Each ml of ointment contains 100,000 units Nystatin, neomycin sulfate equivalent to 2.5 mg of neomycin, 2,500 units thiostrepton and 1mg triamcinolone acetonide. Dermalone™ Ointment is available as an ointment in 15ml tubes. Nystatin, Neomycin Sulfate, Thiostrepton, Triamcinolone Acetonide What is the most important thing I should know about Dermalone™ Ointment?ĭermalone™ Ointment is a prescription medicine FDA-approved for veterinary use in dogs and cats. Be sure to tell your veterinarian what other medications your pet is currently using. Keep out of reach of children.There are possible side effects and adverse interactions with other drugs. When combined, these ingredients help to prevent bacterial infections caused by certain organisms. Thiostrepton is an antibiotic that can fight against gram-positive organisms, including most that are resistant to other antibiotics. Neomycin sulfate works as an antimicrobial agent against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Nystatin is an antifungal antibiotic that helps with the treatment of skin infections caused by Candida albicans, a type of skin fungus. Triamcinolone Acetonide is a corticosteroid that provides quick symptomatic relief when applied topically.
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