Animax, a generic for Panalog, is a combination antimicrobial, antifungal, and corticosteroid used in the treatment of skin disorders characterized by inflammation and dry or exudative dermatitis caused by bacterial or candidal infections. It is also used in the treatment of eczema, seborrhea, and contact dermatitis. Animax requires a prescription from your veterinarian, and is available as either a cream or ointment.
For: Cats and Dogs
Benefits:
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Effectively treats a wide array of skin conditions
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Animax is the generic for Panolog
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Addresses four basic, but important, therapeutic needs: anti-inflammatory, antipruritic (anti-itch), antifungal and antibacterial
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Easy to apply to ears or skin
How it works:
Animax contains key ingredients Nystatin, Neomycin Sulfate, Thiostrepton and Triamcinolone Acetonide. Triamcinolone Acetonide is a corticosteroid which provides quick symptomatic relief when applied topically. Nystatin is an antifungal antibiotic which helps with the treatment of skin infections caused by Candida albicans, a type of skin fungus. Neomycin sulfate works as an antimicrobial agent against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Thiostrepton is an antibiotic which can fight against gram-positive organisms, including most which are resistant to other antibiotics. When combined, these ingredients help to prevent bacterial infections caused by certain organisms.
Cautions:
There are possible side effects and adverse interactions with other drugs. Be sure to tell your veterinarian what other medications your pet is currently using. Do not use in the eyes.
More Information:
Brand Name Animax (Dechra), Panolog (Fort Dodge)
Generic Name Nystatin, Neomycin Sulfate, Thiostrepton, Triamcinolone Acetonide
What is the most important information I should know about Animax: Animax is a prescription medicine FDA-approved for veterinary use in dogs and cats. Animax is available as an ointment in 15ml tubes. Each ml of ointment contains 100,000 units Nystatin, neomycin sulfate equivalent to 2.5mg of neomycin, 2,500 units thiostrepton and 1mg triamcinolone acetonide. Prior to use the affected area should be cleaned. Animax is for use topically on the skin. Do not use in the eyes.
What is Animax: Animax, a generic for Panalog, is a combination antimicrobial and corticosteroid used on cats and dogs in the management of skin disorders characterized by inflammation or dry exudative dermatitis particularly those caused by bacterial or candidal infections. Animax is also used in the treatment of eczema, seborrhea, and contact dermatitis and as an adjunct in the treatment of dermatitis due to parasite infestation. Animax may also be used for purposes other than those listed.
What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Animax to my pet: Do not use Animax if the pet is allergic to any of the individual ingredients. Tell your veterinarian if your pet is pregnant or lactating.
How should this medication be used: Use this medication exactly as directed by your veterinarian. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. The administration of Animax depends on the severity of the condition. Application may range from once a day to once a week for mild conditions or up to 2-3 times a day for severe conditions. Store Animax at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep out of the reach of children or pets.
What happens if I miss giving a dose: Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and apply the next one as directed. Do not give a double dose of the medication.
What happens if I overdose the pet: An overdose of this medication is unlikely. If an overdose is suspected, seek emergency veterinary medical treatment.
What should I avoid while using Animax on my pet: Do not use this medication in pets allergic to it or any of the individual ingredients. Discontinue use of this medication and contact your veterinarian if hearing loss is noted during treatment.
What are the possible side effects of Animax: Side effects associated with this medication are related to the individual ingredients. Side effects following the use of injected or oral corticosteroids include increased thirst and urination, vomiting, diarrhea, and Cushing's syndrome following prolonged or repeated steroid therapy. Discontinue use and contact your veterinarian if sensitivity to neomycin, which may cause redness, irritation, and swelling occurs. Continue the medication and talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to your pet.
What other drugs will affect Animax: Before using Animax, tell your veterinarian if your pet is using other antibiotic, antifungal or corticosteroid medications either topically or by mouth. Talk to your veterinarian or pharmacist before giving any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Where can I get more information: Your pharmacist has additional information about Animax written for health professionals that you may read.
Directions:
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Animax is a prescription medicine used topically in dogs and cats to treat various skin disorders such as bacterial or Candida infections, eczema, seborrhea, and contact dermatitis. Animax is also used to treat ear infections.
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Animax is a combination of antimicrobial medications and a corticosteroid.
Tip: Prior to use, the affected area should be cleaned. Animax is for topical use on the skin. Do not use in the eyes.
Dosage:
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The administration of Animax depends on the severity of the condition. Application may range from once a day to once a week for mild conditions or up to 2-3 times a day for severe conditions. Frequency of treatment may be decreased as improvement occurs. Wear gloves during the administration of the ointment or wash hands immediately after application.
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Storage: Store Animax at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
My domestic short hair has a very bad case of feline acne which is out of control. I tried Aminax ointment, and the acne has been about eight five percent eradicated. We then added Molecula Silver to the treatment of the acne, and now see a ninety eight percent improvement. We are very pleased with both products.
I am very grateful a friend recommended Animax ointment for three of my five cats who had developed very severe feline acne. I use the ointment twice a day. Although they still suffer from the acne, the Animax ointment has reduced the symptoms significantly from an out of control situation.
Cali (12 yr old Golden) gets lots of ear infections. Tried every conceivable antibiotic over the years - sometimes along with oral antibiotics - with little success. Stumbled upon Animax through internet research. Works immediately for her ear infections giving her relief and healing her ears. Don't know if it works for all types of ear infections, but certainly worth trying... Cali feels better and responds to treatment almost immediately.
I have a very large Maine Coon, Ringo, who has a difficult time cleaning himself properly. We try to keep up but sometimes it is difficult and he will fight us each and every time. He had such a bad infection that I took him to the animal emergency hospital late one night and the vet prescribed Animax. Within three days the infection was completely gone. Since then, I have diligently cleansed him and when it looks as if he is getting red and irritated, I apply a bit of Animax and it clears up immediately. I love this product. I used the entire tube and asked his regular vet for another to keep on hand. I'm grateful for this product and wish I had known about it for years before.
I have been using it for over a year, twice a day on my Cocker's nose to no avail. Her nose is deeply cracked and dry. The vet. put her on Animax. If I skip a day, her nose gets hard and dry/cracked again. Of course she licks her nose immediately and often seems sick (13 years old) and will not eat. I don't know if it is her age or licking the animax from her nose. Does anybody have any information in this regard?
We have been using this ointment PER our vet in our elderly shih-tzu's eye x 1.5 weeks, at least once a day. He recently was painful and his respiration was increased; a trip to the animal ER and a discussion with the vet there revealed that Animax is for ears/skin only and not to be used in eyes !!! My question: will our using this medication, unknowingly, in his eyes result in permanent damage? And/or pain? And how do we address this egregious error, if indeed it's an error; is Animax EVER used ophthalmically?
Animax should never be used in the pet's eye. It is not a sterile product like eye ointments are and it is intended for use on the skin or on the ears only.
Animax is not typically used to treat hot spots. You can, however, use Be Soothed Tea Tree Oil Skin Relief. This is available over the counter without a prescription.
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. To treat ringworm, I would recommend using Clotrimazole Cream. This antifungal medication is over the counter and does not require a prescription. Apply clotrimazole 2 times a day for 14 days (even if the rash disappears).
I've always used Animax on some skin rashes on my beagle's paws and Otomax for his neverending ear infections. But I'm reading that Otomax can cause possible deafness, is that true? Plus, it's really expensive and I have a lot of Animax left. Can I use that for his ears internally to kill off bacteria in the ear canals and such?
Animax Ointment is meant for topical use on the pet's skin. Animax can be used on the external ear. Otomax is used to treat external ear infections as well. One of the ingredients in Otomax, gentamicin, does have a potential side effect of reversible or irreversible deafness.
a veterinarian hospital i used to go to used to prescribe resortin ointment. i am not using this vet anymore and i cannot find this resortin ointment anywhere. Is this medicine a good alternative.
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