Animal NDC 0061-0089-03 Posatex
Orbifloxacin, Mometasone Furoate, And Posaconazole

Animal Product Information

Field Name Field Value
Animal NDC Code 0061-0089-03
Proprietary Name Posatex What is the Proprietary Name?
The proprietary name also known as the trade name is the name of the product chosen by the medication labeler for marketing purposes.
Non-Proprietary Name Orbifloxacin, Mometasone Furoate, And Posaconazole What is the Non-Proprietary Name?
The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
Labeler Name Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Product Type Prescription Animal Drug
Usage Information
    INDICATIONS: 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).
Active Ingredient(s)
  • Mometasone Furoate
  • Posaconazole
  • Orbifloxacin
Inactive Ingredient(s)
  • MINERAL OIL (T5L8T28FGP)
  • MINERAL OIL (T5L8T28FGP)
Marketing Category NADA - NEW ANIMAL DRUG APPLICATION What is the Marketing Category?
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FDA Application Number NADA141266 What is the FDA Application Number?
This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.

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Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal

For Otic Use in Dogs Only

CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Federal law prohibits the extralabel use of this drug in food-producing animals.

Human Warnings: Not for use in humans. Keep out of reach of children.

Animal Warnings: Do not administer orally. Immediately discontinue use of POSATEX® Otic Suspension if hearing loss is observed during treatment (see ADVERSE REACTIONS).

Orbifloxacin: Orbifloxacin is a synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent. The bactericidal action of fluoroquinolones is concentration-dependent and results from interference with bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Since these enzymes are needed for bacterial DNA synthesis and transcription, fluoroquinolones disrupt bacterial replication and lead to bacterial cell death.

Mometasone: Mometasone furoate monohydrate is a topical corticosteroid characterized by a (2') furoate 17-ester having chlorine at the 9 and 21 positions.

Posaconazole: Posaconazole is a broad-spectrum triazole antifungal agent. The mechanism by which triazoles exert fungicidal action involves the selective inhibition of the enzyme lanosterol a C14 demethylase (a microsomal cytochrome P-450- dependent enzyme) involved in ergosterol biosynthesis in yeasts and filamentous fungi.

Systemic absorption of the active ingredients was determined in single-dose radiolabelled studies with 14C-orbifloxacin, 3H-mometasone furoate, and 14C-posaconazole contained within the POSATEX® Otic Suspension formulation and placed into the ear canals of normal beagle dogs. Most of the absorption occurred in the first few days after administration. The extent of percutaneous absorption of topical medications is influenced by many factors including the integrity of the epidermal barrier. Inflammation can increase the percutaneous absorption of drugs.

EFFECTIVENESS: The effectiveness of POSATEX® Otic Suspension was evaluated in a placebo-controlled, double-blind, multi-site field study. One hundred and ninety one dogs with naturally occurring clinical otitis externa associated with both yeast and bacteria were randomly allocated to either POSATEX® Otic Suspension or placebo ointment. Of the 160 dogs evaluated for effectiveness, 122 were treated with POSATEX® Otic Suspension and 38 were treated with placebo ointment. Treatments were administered once daily for 7 consecutive days. Assessment of effectiveness was based on improvement in clinical signs at re-evaluation 2-7 days following administration of the last dose.

Compared to the placebo, a significant percent of dogs treated with POSATEX® Otic Suspension showed improvement in clinical signs (discomfort, erythema, and swelling) caused by otitis externa associated with one or more of the following organisms: Malassezia pachydermatis, coagulase positive staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterococcus faecalis.

Percent of Dogs Showing Improvement in Clinical Signs of Otitis Externa
Clinical SignPOSATEX® Otic Suspension GroupPlacebo GroupSignificance
Discomfort88%45%p<0.0001
External Ear Canal Erythema81%39%p<0.0001
External Ear Canal Swelling83%49%p=0.0001

NADA# 141-266, Approved by FDA.

Copyright @ 2009 Intervet Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co. Inc
Madison, NJ 07940 USA

All rights reserved.

Made in Germany

Rev. 06/2018

187045 R2


Description



DESCRIPTION: Each gram of POSATEX® Otic Suspension contains 10 mg of orbifloxacin; mometasone furoate monohydrate equivalent to 1 mg mometasone furoate; and 1 mg of posaconazole in a mineral oil based system containing a plasticized hydrocarbon gel.

Four drops of POSATEX® Otic Suspension delivers approximately 1.0 mg orbifloxacin, 0.1 mg of mometasone furoate monohydrate, and 0.1 mg of posaconazole.


Veterinary Indications



INDICATIONS: 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).


Dosage & Administration



DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Shake well before use. For dogs weighing less than 30 lbs. instill 4 drops of POSATEX® Otic Suspension once daily into the ear canal. For dogs weighing 30 lbs. or more, instill 8 drops once daily into the ear canal. Therapy should continue for 7 consecutive days.


Contraindications



CONTRAINDICATIONS: POSATEX® Otic Suspension is contraindicated in dogs with known or suspected hypersensitivity to quinolones, mometasone furoate monohydrate, or posaconazole. Do not use in dogs with known tympanic perforation (see PRECAUTIONS).


Precautions



PRECAUTIONS: The use of POSATEX® Otic Suspension in dogs with perforated tympanic membranes has not been evaluated. The integrity of the tympanic membranes should be confirmed before administering this product.

Avoid prolonged or repeated use of POSATEX® Otic Suspension. Long-term use of topical otic corticosteroids has been associated with adrenocortical suppression and iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism in dogs (see ANIMAL SAFETY).

The safe use of POSATEX® Otic Suspension in dogs used for breeding purposes, during pregnancy or in lactating bitches, has not been evaluated. The systemic administration of quinolones has been shown to produce cartilage erosions of weight bearing joints and other signs of arthropathy in immature animals of various species.


Adverse Reactions



ADVERSE REACTIONS: In the field study, 143 dogs were treated with POSATEX® Otic Suspension. Of those, 1 dog with bilateral otitis externa developed hearing loss. POSATEX® Otic Suspension treatment was discontinued and the condition resolved after one week.

To report suspected adverse reactions, call 1-800-224-5318.

For a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) call 1-800-770-8878.


Animal Pharmacology & Or Toxicology



ANIMAL SAFETY: POSATEX® Otic Suspension was administered at 1,3, and 5 times the recommended dosage for 21 consecutive days. The control group received the vehicle in both ears at the clinical dose given five times per day. There was a slight decrease in serum cortisol concentration after ACTH stimulation on Day 21 in the 5× group. Erythema was noted in all groups. Aural pain, swelling, or heat were each noted in 3 separate dogs in the 5× group.


Storage And Handling



STORAGE INFORMATION: Store at temperatures between 2°-30°C (35.6°-86°F).

Shake well before use.


How Supplied



HOW SUPPLIED: POSATEX® Otic Suspension is available in 7.5 g, 15 g, and 30 g plastic bottles.


Principal Display Panel - 30 G Bottle Label



NDC 0061-0089-03
30g

Posatex®
Otic Suspension

(Orbifloxacin, Mometasone
Furoate Monohydrate and
Posaconazole, Suspension)

Keep Out of Reach of Children.

NADA# 141-266, Approved by FDA.

MERCK
Animal Health


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