Malaseb Medicated Foam Shampoo

Malaseb is an antibacterial, antifungal and antipruritic shampoo for dogs and cats. Formulated to remove, scale, degrease the skin and kill micro-organisms which is a major cause of dermatitis.

• Active ingredients: 20g/L Chlorhexidine gluconate, 20g/L Miconazole nitrate
• Topical keratolytic, antibacterial antifungal and antipruritic shampoo for dogs and cats
• Formulated to remove, scale, degrease the skin and kill micro-organisms which is a major cause of dermatitis
• Kills the micro-organisms and helps to keep the numbers of yeasts and bacteria at manageable levels
• Eliminates allergens such as pollens which can be trapped in fur or on skin causing itching and irritation
• Contains Miconazole which is an antifungal with potent activity against fungi and year
• Contains Chlorhexidine Gluconate which is a proven antimicrobial agent that fights against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria

Malaseb is registered to treat Seborrhoeic Dermatitis and Dermatophytosis. Seborrhoeic Dermatitis is the scientific name for a skin infection involving bacteria (Staphylococcus) and yeast (Malassezia). Dermatophytosis is the scientific name for ringworm, a condition which is not due to worms (like the name suggests) but is in fact a fungal infection.

It is normal in dogs to have low numbers of resident bacteria and yeasts on the skins surface. When there is a disruption to the skin’s natural ecosystem these bacteria and yeasts can overgrow causing disease. Reasons for disruption to the natural balance include:

• Allergy, including to pollens, grasses, foods (meats) and fleas.
• Parasites, such as fleas, mites and lice.
• Hormonal problems
• Conformational problems such as deep skin folds, making sweaty crevices.