Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
Pet Division
3902 Gene Field Road
St. Joseph, Missouri 64506
- Phone 866-638-2226
- Fax 816-326-9167
Value Through Innovation18 May 2013
Acarexx ®
(0.01% ivermectin)
Acarexx® (0.01% ivermectin) Otic Suspension is the first FDA approved ivermectin specially formulated for treating ear mites in cats. ACAREXX is indicated for the treatment of adult ear mite (Otodectes cynotis) infestations in cats and kittens four weeks of age or older. Effectiveness against eggs and immature stages has not been proven.
ACAREXX is proven effective
- Utilizes Wisdom™ technology, a patented, water-based delivery system that allows ivermectin to be used safely in the ear
- Penetrates exudate build-up to reach and kill mites
ACAREXX is proven safe
- In safety studies, up to 5x the recommended dose for 3 or 6 days was administered with no adverse reactions -- one kitten had minimal inflammation of the ear.
- In approximately 1% of 80 cats and kittens, pain associated with the pinna and vomiting were observed following treatment with Acarexx.
A one-step ear mite treatment
- Ear cleaning not necessary for efficacy
The safe use of ACAREXX in cats used for breeding purposes, during pregnancy, or in lactating queens, has not been evaluated. ACAREXX suspension is a safe, convenient, proven ear mite treatment. In a well-controlled clinical field trial, ACAREXX was used safely in cats and kittens receiving other frequently used veterinary products such as flea control products, vaccines, anthelmintics, antibiotics and steroids. Not for human use.
CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian
- Water-based, non-oily formulation
- Contains no irritating solvents which can cause hypersensitivity
- Easy to apply-ear cleaning not necessary for efficacy
- Safe for cats and kittens as young as 4 weeks
- FDA-approved safety and efficacy (adult ear mites)-not a pesticide*
Benefits
- Less mess and increased patient comfort
- Safe and gentle for patients 4 weeks of age and older*
- A one-step ear mite treatment-delivers fast results that enhance patient comfort and client satisfaction
- A gentle and versatile product for acute treatment of ear mites
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*NADA 141-174, Approved by FDA
Important Safety Information
The safe use of ACAREXX in cats used for breeding purposes, during pregnancy, or in lactating queens, has not been evaluated. ACAREXX suspension is a safe, convenient, proven ear mite treatment. In a well-controlled clinical field trial, ACAREXX was used safely in cats and kittens receiving other frequently used veterinary products such as flea control products, vaccines, anthelmintics, antibiotics and steroids. Not for human use.
CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian
Acarexx is administered topically in the ear canal at an ivermectin concentration of 0.01%. One dose of 0.5 mL is applied in each ear. Repeat treatment one time if necessary, based upon the ear mite life cycle and the response to treatment.
Acarexx is packaged in two polypropylene ampules per foil pouch, which are packaged 12 foil pouches per display carton. Each ampule is filled to deliver 0.5 mL of 0.01% ivermectin otic suspension per ear.
Important Safety Information
The safe use of ACAREXX in cats used for breeding purposes, during pregnancy, or in lactating queens, has not been evaluated. ACAREXX suspension is a safe, convenient, proven ear mite treatment. In a well-controlled clinical field trial, ACAREXX was used safely in cats and kittens receiving other frequently used veterinary products such as flea control products, vaccines, anthelmintics, antibiotics and steroids. Not for human use.
CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian
