MAXI/GUARD® Zn 4.5 Otic™ is the first water soluble ear maintenance topical
offering veterinary medicine the essential micronutrient zinc, complexed with
two select amino acids, Taurine and L-lysine, in combination with boric acid, a
proven anti-Malassezia agent. The patented amino acid complex stabilizes the
zinc ion for better topical utility. Zinc is an essential trace element and is a
component of about 300 metalloenzymes systems. Many of these enzymes play key
roles in extra-cellular matrix remodelling, wound healing, connective tissue
repair, inflammation, and cell proliferation. Zn 4.5 Otic™ contains no steroids
or antibiotics.
Zn 4.5 Otic’s boric acid/complexed zinc formulation helps restore natural
defense mechanisms by aiding in the healing of the damaged otic epithelium. By
restoring the integrity of the epithelium, secondary infections are resisted and
the use of antibiotics and steroids can be reduced. The product can be safely
used in situations where the eardrum is ruptured. Zn 4.5 Otic™ does not emit a
“vinegar” or “fruity” smell that other ear care products have and it is not oily
or greasy which makes it compatible for inside pets. The product can also be
safely used for long term maintenance.
Zn 4.5 Otic™ is not an ear cleanser. Boric acid combined with amino acid
complexed zinc, is very effective for Malassezia otitis typically associated
with allergic ear disease. It can be used on acute or chronic ears. Zn 4.5 Otic™
offers these positive benefits: 1) calming pruritic and painful ears for 2-3
days prior to cleansing; 2) clinical and home use post-cleaning in dogs affected
with otitis externa; and 3) home maintenance after control of chronic, severely
affected ears with powerful antibiotics and steroids (‘First-Line’ therapy). Zn
4.5 Otic™ is ‘First-Line’ for fostering healing or returning the
micro-environment of the ear to normality. Chronic Pseudomonas ears require
powerful antibiotics and steroids, but Zn 4.5 Otic™ can be used as an adjunct in
these situations for restoration in a shorter period of time.
Please follow the detailed instructions on the bottle. Instill 5-8 drops twice
daily into the vertical ear canal, gently massage, then wipe away any excess
with a tissue. The ear should be cleansed with a suitable cleanser before a
regimen of treatment is started. The attending veterinarian may desire to
initially immerse (flood) the ear canal fully in the clinic before sending the
product home with the owner.
Yes, Zn 4.5 Otic™ is a very safe product. Zinc has a wide margin of safety. Due
to the zinc and amino acid utility, this product works well without the
extremely low pH or higher concentration of boric acid in other ear care
products. In addition, the product can also be safely used for long term
maintenance and in cases where the tympanum is ruptured.
Yes, we have received feedback from several veterinarians that have found the
product to be safe and effective for various problems found in feline ears.
