Positon is a common drug in home medicine cabinets, commonly used in human medicine. It is available in the form of a cream or ointment for topical application, that is, directly on the skin. Positon can also be used for dogs, although the truth is that, at present, we have other drugs specifically formulated for veterinary use that offer very good results.
In this article on our site we are going to explain what the Positon for dogs is for. We remind you that only the vet can prescribe medication for our dog.
What is Positon?
Positon is a medicine in which we find together, in such a way that its action is combined, the following active ingredients:
- Neomycin: which has an antibacterial effect.
- Nystatin: with antifungal action.
- Triamcinolone: It is a corticosteroid that is therefore used to reduce inflammation.
Therefore, the activity of Positon is threefold, presenting action against bacteria, fungi and controlling inflammation. These effects will be the same in both Positon for dogs and when it is used in humans.
What is the Positon used for in humans?
Positon is used in human medicine for different processes that affect the skin, such as eczemas or dermatitisThat is, they are processes in which there is inflammation and infection, which can be both bacterial and fungal. It can also be used in situations where there is a clear risk of contracting any of these infections, in which case its use will be preventive to avoid the proliferation of fungi, bacteria or both that complicate the clinical picture.
In any case, a medical prescription, pharmaceutical or, in the case of Positon for dogs, a veterinary prescription is required. As with all medications, there may be side effects to its use that we must notify the doctor, especially if we observe any allergic reaction, which would completely discourage the use of Positon on future occasions, and it should be replaced by another product with similar characteristics.
Positon Presentations
As we said, we can find the Positon in cream or ointment The only difference is that the ointment lacks water, therefore, between this and the cream there is only a difference in texture and not in composition or performance. We will observe that the cream is more liquid. It will be the he alth professional who recommends one presentation or another based on the characteristics of the injury, with the aim of facilitating its application and, consequently, improving its effectiveness. Therefore, the Positon for dogs can be used in both presentations.
Positon uses in dogs
The Positon for dogs could be used in cases like those described for human medicine, that is, skin lesions such as dermatitis or eczema, but the truth is that there are other products on the market specifically studied for dogs and, therefore, approved for exclusive use in veterinary medicine, which are prescribed before Positon and which have the same anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial effects.
In any case, only our veterinarian can prescribe drugs for our dog. When we administer them on our own, we run the risk that they are harmful to the animal, counterproductive or, in any case, ineffective. If we observe any lesion on the animal's skin, the first step is to go to your veterinarian If we apply a drug beforehand, we may also be making the diagnosis difficult, which is essential to determine the appropriate treatment. Let us remember that although a drug is as common as Positon, its operation in humans cannot be extrapolated to other animals. In addition, such popular medications come to be perceived as harmless when, like any drug, they can also have side effects, so we should never apply them without the prescription of our veterinarian.
If the specialist has already confirmed that your dog has dermatitis, in addition to following the veterinary treatment, we recommend you consult the article on "Home remedies for dermatitis in dogs". And if the problem is fungal, don't miss this other post: "Fungus in dogs - Symptoms and treatment".
