Fluocinolone
Synotic is a brand-name veterinary medication available as an otic solution. It contains fluocinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid, and is formulated for topical use in the ears of animals, primarily dogs and cats. This medication is prescribed by veterinarians to address inflammatory and pruritic (itchy) conditions affecting the external ear canal.
Synotic is a veterinary ear medication combining a corticosteroid to reduce inflammation and itching in animal ear conditions.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1366202
- Generic
- Synotic
- Class
- brand-name
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Synotic is used in veterinary medicine to treat inflammatory and pruritic conditions of the external ear canal (otitis externa) in dogs and cats. It may be prescribed for allergic ear reactions, dermatitis affecting the ear, and other inflammatory ear conditions.
The active ingredient fluocinolone acetonide is a corticosteroid that works by reducing inflammation, swelling, and itching in the ear canal. It suppresses the local immune response and decreases the production of substances that cause inflammation.
Synotic is for veterinary use only and should be administered according to a veterinarian's prescription. The full prescribing information should be reviewed for specific warnings, contraindications, and side effects. Do not use in animals with perforated eardrums without veterinary direction.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 9, 2026. · Read our editorial policy