MALASEB

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 which is more commonly known as “ringworm”. Malaseb kills the micro-organisms, helping to keep the numbers of yeast and bacteria at manageable levels. It removes excess scale and oils, commonly produced when the skin is infected and removes allergens such as pollens, which can be present on the coat or skin, causing irritation.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

• Wet the animal thoroughly with clean water
• Apply Dermcare Malaseb shampoo to your pet at several points and massage 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 you 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 the 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. 

In the case of Seborrhoeic Dermatitis, Malaseb should be used twice weekly when the infection is active.  Once the infection has resolved, it can be used weekly as a maintenance shampoo and preventative.
In the case of ringworm, Malaseb should be used twice weekly in conjunction with systemic treatment. Therapy is typically needed for 8 to 12 weeks.