Malaseb

About Malaseb

Malaseb is a medicated dog shampoo developed by Australian veterinary dermatology company Dermcare-Vet. Formulated to treat a range of common canine skin conditions, it is one of the most widely prescribed medicated washes in Australian veterinary clinics. The core product is the Malaseb Medicated Shampoo, available on its own or bundled with Pyohex Medicated Conditioner in a Comb Pack designed for combined bacterial and yeast skin problems.

Malaseb pairs two active ingredients — chlorhexidine gluconate and miconazole nitrate — to tackle both bacterial and fungal skin infections in a single product. Chlorhexidine targets staphylococcal bacteria, the main culprit behind recurring hot spots and superficial pyoderma, while miconazole handles Malassezia yeast and dermatophytes (ringworm). The formulation is non-irritant, pH balanced for canine skin, and designed to be used as a medicated wash with a contact time of around ten minutes. This combined approach means one shampoo can address the overlapping infections that often present together on itchy, inflamed skin.

Australian dog owners almost always encounter Malaseb through their vet rather than a general grooming aisle. It is recommended for dogs with recurring skin infections, seborrhoea, and yeast overgrowth — conditions where over-the-counter shampoos just do not cut it. For many owners of allergy-prone or dermatitis-prone dogs, it becomes a long-term staple in the bathing routine.

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