Use this medication only as directed by your veterinarian.
Do not use on deep wounds or serious burns.
Read package inserts and precautionary statements
carefully before use. Do not allow children to apply this ointment.
Otitis Directions:
- Examine the external ear canal to ensure the tympanic
membrane is intact.
- Clean the ear canal of impacted wax and remove any
ticks or foreign bodies.
- Put on gloves before administering the ointment.
- Instill 3 to 5 drops into each affected ear.
- Wash hands with soap and water immediately after
application.
Infected Glands and Cysts Directions:
- Put on gloves.
- Drain the infected gland and clean gently.
- Fill the gland with ointment.
- Wash hands with soap and water immediately after
application.
Dermatological Disorders Directions:
- Clean the treatment area and remove any crust or
exudate.
- Put on gloves before using the ointment.
- Apply a thin film to the affected areas.
- Wash hands with soap and water.
Frequency of Use:
The frequency and duration of treatment depends on
the condition being treated, the severity of infection, and the animal's
response. Mild inflammations generally respond to treatment once a day
or once a week. Severe conditions require treatment 2 to 3 times per
day.
Storage:
Store Quadritop below 86 degrees F. Avoid excessive
heat. Keep away from children and pets.
It is a violation of Federal
Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
The ingredients in Quadritop Ointment work by treating
both the symptoms and the underlying cause of the infection. Nystatin
is an antifungal medication and neomycin treats both gram-positive and
gram-negative bacteria. Thiostrepton is effective against some resistant
gram-positive bacteria. Triamcinolone acetonide is a synthetic corticosteroid
medication that rapidly relieves inflammation and itching.
Active Ingredients (per mL): Nystatin 100,000 units, Neomycin sulfate (equivalent
to neomycin base) 2.5 mg, Thiostrepton 2,500 units, Triamcinolone acetonide
1.0 mg
Warnings:
Keep this product out of reach of children and animals.
Do not use or store in or near open flame or heat.
Quadritop is intended for use on dogs and cats only.
Not for use on other animals. Not for humans.
CAUTION: Corticosteroid use during the
last trimester of pregnancy may induce parturition and may cause premature
parturition, dystocia, retained placenta, fetal death, and metritis.
Giving rabbits, rodents, and dogs corticosteroids
during pregnancy is associated with cleft palate in the offspring. Other
anomalies, including phocomelia, deformed forelegs, and anasarca, have
occurred in dogs.
Do not use Quadritop Ointment to treat deep abscesses
or infections. It is also not appropriate for severe burns or puncture
wounds.
Corticosteroid use may cause polyuria, polydipsia,
and weight gain.
Side effects associated with this ointment include
vomiting, diarrhea, and elevations of SAP and SGPT (ALT) enzymes.
Prolonged use may cause Cushing's disease in dogs.
Using the ointment to treat otic infections may cause
temporary hearing loss. Discontinue use if hearing dysfunction occurs.
Do not use this medication in animals with a known
allergy to it or to similar medications.
Warranty and Manufacturer Information:
Butler Schein Animal Health
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the
order of a licensed veterinarian.
NADA 140-810, Approved by FDA
NAC No.: 10822941