MOMETAmax Otic Suspension
MOMETAmax is an FDA-approved preparation containing MOMETAmax, for veterinary use. Available by prescription.
How to Give Otic Suspension Ear Medication
Otic suspension are creamy ear meds that coat the ear canal to treat infections or inflammation. Here’s how to give them safely:
- Warm the medication in your hands for a minute (don’t overheat).
- Secure your pet comfortably. Lift the ear flap to straighten the canal.
- Clean the ear first only if your vet advised it.
- Add drops: Use the dropper or syringe to apply the prescribed amount into the ear canal. Don’t insert too deep into the ear canal.
- Massage the base of the ear for 20–30 seconds to help spread the medicine.
- Let your pet shake their head, then gently wipe away any excess.
- Repeat for the other ear if needed.
- Praise, treat, and wash your hands.
- Use for the full duration prescribed—don’t stop early, even if the ear looks better.
Gentamicin, mometasone and clotrimazole, commercially available as MOMETAmax, is an otic suspension utilizing a triple-agent approach for localized management. It is a prescription medication available for use in dogs, requiring professional guidance from a licensed veterinarian. It is frequently considered in the context of ear infections where bacterial, fungal and inflammatory components are present simultaneously.
The actions described here reflect the product's FDA-approved labeling; your veterinarian determines the appropriate use for your animal.
Prescription only. Use only under the direction of a licensed veterinarian. This information is not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis, prescribing or monitoring.
At a pharmacological level, gentamicin is considered to influence bacterial protein synthesis while mometasone is considered to modulate inflammation and clotrimazole is considered to influence fungal cell membranes. Commonly observed effects include localized changes such as mild redness, temporary discharge or increased sensitivity. Ensuring the tympanic membrane is intact is a high-priority clinical consideration before applying the medication. Owners should monitor for behavioral shifts including a head tilt or loss of balance and contact their veterinarian promptly with any concerns.
Yes. MOMETAmax is a prescription otic medication and requires a valid authorization from a licensed veterinarian. Mixlab verifies all legal requirements before any medication is prepared or shipped.
MOMETAmax is a commercial brand name product. If your veterinarian determines that a customized strength or different combination of these ingredients is required, Mixlab can discuss compounded alternatives based on a valid prescription.
Veterinarians discuss this combination for infections where addressing multiple pathways is a clinical objective. The antibiotic is considered to influence bacteria, the antifungal is considered to influence yeast and the steroid is considered to address localized swelling and itching.
Mild, temporary redness can be a commonly observed effect, but persistent irritation should be reported. Your veterinarian will determine if the management approach remains suitable for your pet's health.
Your veterinarian will typically recommend follow-up cytology to monitor the status of the bacterial and fungal populations. This provides a method for ensuring the management approach remains suitable.
