Malaseb Shampoo 250ml

Description

Malaseb Shampoo

Malaseb may only be supplied with a valid veterinary prescription issued by your vet. You should only purchase Malaseb if you have or are in the process of arranging such a prescription. See information bar for further details.  

Malaseb is used for the treatment and control of seborrhoeic dermatitis associated with Malassezia pachydermatis and Staphylococcus intermedius in dogs. As an aid in the treatment of ringworm due to Microsporum canis in the cat in conjunction with griseofulvin.  

Each ml of Malaseb contains: Active substances: Chlorhexidine digluconate 20 mg equivalent to chlorhexidine 11.26 mg. Miconazole nitrate 20 mg equivalent to miconazole 17.37 mg. Excipients: Methylchloroisothiazolinone 0.0075 mg methylisothiazolinone 0.0025 mg. Malaseb is a clear to slightly unclear light yellow to light brown liquid.

Malaseb Dosage and Administration
Dog: As a general rule shampoo with Malaseb twice weekly until the symptoms subside and weekly thereafter or as necessary to keep the condition under control as advised by your veterinary surgeon. Cat: Shampoo twice weekly with Malaseb for a minimum period as advised by the veterinarian or until coat brushings are negative for the culture of M. canis whichever is the longer. The maximum length of the treatment period should not exceed 16 weeks. The advice of the veterinarian should be sought as to whether it is necessary to clip the haircoat of the cat prior to treatment. Advice on correct administration: Wet the animal thoroughly with clean water. Apply Malaseb shampoo to the animal at several points and massage into the coat especially around the lips under the tail and between the toes. Make sure sufficient Malaseb is used to raise a lather. Allow the animal to stand for 10 minutes then rinse off with clean water and leave to dry naturally in a warm draught-free environment. The 250 ml bottle provides approximately 8-16 treatments for a 15 kg dog or 5-10 treatments for a 25 kg dog or 25 cat treatments depending on coat thickness.

Legal category
Malaseb Shampoo is a POM-V - (Prescription Only Veterinary Medicine)