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Since its launch in 1996, thousands of dogs suffering from Malassezia dermatitis across the globe have benefitted from being treated by Malaseb.

Malaseb comes expertly recommended. Amongst the various treatments for Malassezia dermatitis in dogs, strong evidence is available only for the use of Malaseb’s combination of  2% miconazole and 2% chlorhexidine shampoo, used twice weekly making it the first choice topical treatment for dogs suffering from Malassezia dermatitis. 1

That’s what makes treating with Malaseb so effective and why is works as well now as at the day it was launched.

Why Malaseb?

Synergistic active ingredients

 

2% Chlorhexidine

2% Miconazole

  • Antiseptic agent with a broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Active against Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Staphylococcus aureus
  • Antifungal agent with activity against yeast micro-organisms
  • Active against Malassezia pachydermatis
  • Active against Staphylococcus pseudintermedius2

Synergistic effect

When used in 1:1 combination chlorhexidine and miconazole have an enhanced effect against canine staphylococci, including resistant strains of MRSA and MRSP2

 

Licensed treatment in the form of a shampoo

 

 

Malaseb’s veterinary licensed formulation provides the reassurance of proven quality, effectiveness and safety (for the pet, owner and the environment) but with the added advantage of being available in a shampoo form.

It’s topical formulation allows the treatment to be applied to the site of overgrowth and the action of shampooing physically removes scale, crusts, greasy exudate and odour. What’s more it contains conditioners to leave the coat in a manageable condition.

 

 

 

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Supporting you       

Dechra provides you with an extensive range of resources to support you with diagnosing, treating and monitoring your dermatology patients. Click on the links below to view

Dechra Academy: Diagnostic and therapeutic options for canine Malassezia dermatitis

Dechra academy: Practical guide to Malassezia 

Dechra academy: Ear and skin cytology

 

 

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References

1. Bond et al (2020) Biology, diagnosis and treatment of Malassezia dermatitis in dogs and cats. Veterinary Dermatology 31 27-e4

2. Clark et al (2015) Susceptibility in vitro of canine methicillin-resistant and -susceptible staphylococcal isolates to fusidic acid, chlorhexidine and miconazole: opportunities for topical therapy of canine superficial pyoderma. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 70 (7): 2048-2052

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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