Dermcare Malaseb Medicated Shampoo is registered to treat Seborrhoeic Dermatitis and is an aid in the treatment of Dermatophytosis in pets.

Seborrhoeic Dermatitis is a skin infection involving bacteria (Staphylococcus) and yeast (Malassezia). Dermatophytosis is a fungal infection that is more commonly known as “ringworm”.

How does Dermcare Malaseb help my pet?

• Kills the micro-organisms, helping to keep the numbers of yeast and bacteria at manageable levels.
• Removes excess scale and oils, commonly produced when the skin is infected.
• Removes allergens such as pollens, which can be present on the coat or skin, causing irritation.

For animal treatment only.

Ingredients

Active Constituents: Miconazole nitrate 20 g/L, chlorhexidine gluconate 20 g/L.

Actions: Antifungal effect against Malassezia, and a potent activity against bacteria. Chlorhexidine has a broad spectrum of activity against bacteria, yeasts, moulds, and fungi. The combination of miconazole and chlorhexidine is efficacious at killing the organisms of seborrhoeic dermatitis, and Staphylococcus Intermedius. Staphylococcus Intermedius occurs as an overgrowth pathogen in the presence of Malassezia and is the main bacterial species responsible for bacterial dermatitis in the dog and cat.

Indications

Treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis associated with Staphylococcus Intermedius and Malassezia; aids in the treatment of ringworm.

Malaseb can alter the effectiveness of top spot flea treatments.

How to Use?

Precautions

1. Use with caution around eyes. If shampoo enters animal's eye, flush thoroughly with clean water. Seek veterinary advice if eye changes are observed.
2. Animals should not be left unattended during the recommended 10 minutes contact time as licking or inhaling shampoo foam may result in irritation of the gastrointestinal or respiratory tracts.
3. This product is not recommended for use in rabbits or species other than dogs or cats.

Safety Directions

Will irritate the eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. When using the product wear rubber gloves. If the product in the eyes washes out immediately with water. Wash hands after use.

Directions for use

• Wet the animal thoroughly with clean water
• Apply Dermcare Malaseb shampoo to your pet at several points and massage it into the coat.
• Always make sure the coat is thoroughly wet before applying Malaseb, this will help to achieve the required lather.
• Using a sponge may assist with producing a lather and with penetration through the coat. The sponge also holds water which again helps to ensure the coat is adequately wet during application.
• 50ml of Dermcare Malaseb would be adequate to treat a 30kg, medium hair length dog and 7-10 ml would be adequate for an adult cat.
• Leave the shampoo on for 10 minutes. Ensure your pet is supervised during this time to avoid ingestion or inhalation of the shampoo
• A damp cloth, with a little diluted foam, can be used to clean the face of both cats and dogs.

Whilst bathing cats is never easy, many will tolerate water better if it is not running. Using a 3 bucket technique, where all buckets are filled with warm water can help. The cat is dunked (not including head) into the first bucket and shampoo applied, then wrapped in a towel for 10 minutes to stay warm and prevent licking foam. Once the 10 minutes is up the cat is sequentially dunked into the first, then second then remaining buckets to rinse the coat.