Veterinarski Glasnik (Jan 2004)
Ascertainment of aurin ear drops antimicrobial and healing effect in dog otitis
Abstract
Microbiological and clinical examinations have been made, related to the effect of Aurin ear drops - the solution "Primavet - Sofia" on dogs with acute and chronic conditions of external and media otitis. The pharmaceutical compatibility of the active substances and solution stability were examined. The inhibitory effects in vitro of Acidum boricum, Acidwn salicylicum Ethanolum and Aurin - solution on laboratory referents and clinically isolated strains of microorganisms were studied. The dosage and manner of application were specified and was considered the effect on different clinical forms of otitis were specified. In the course of the one-year examination period, it was ascertained that Aurin-solution possesses the necessary stability. The active Aurin-solution substances (Acidum boricum Acidum salicylicum, Novocainum) secure optimal composition of supporting substances, and high inhibitory activity in vitro on microbial strains in the examined agents of dog otitis. A dosage of 10 to 20 drops and touching the earconch with 5-10 drops twice a day, in the course of 5-7 days, has local antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antimycotic and pain soothing effects. The healing effect of Aurin is due to selective antibacterial and antimycotic effects of the active substances used. The effectiveness against otitis is due to synergism of the effects of active and supporting substances. The obtained clinical results present grounds for recommending Aurin - ear drops as an effective method of healing dog otitis.
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