Medicated Shampoo for Dogs in Malaysia: Chlorhexidine, Miconazole, Sulfur, Pramoxine
Short answer: the Davis Medicated Series is five ready-to-use shampoos, each built around one named active at a stated strength: chlorhexidine gluconate 4%, miconazole nitrate 2%, the two together at 2% + 2%, sulfur with benzoyl peroxide, and pramoxine 1%. If your vet has told you which active to use, match the name and the percentage on the front of the bottle. Use it on a clean coat, leave it on for the contact time on the label, and finish with a soothing rinse.
Which one matches what your vet said
Your vet named chlorhexidine
Maximum Chlorhexidine Shampoo
4% chlorhexidine gluconate with aloe vera. 235ml, ready to use.
Your vet named miconazole
Miconazole Shampoo
2% miconazole nitrate with colloidal oatmeal. 235ml, ready to use.
Your vet named both
Micohexidine Shampoo
2% miconazole nitrate + 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in one bottle. 235ml, ready to use.
Oily, greasy coat with flaky scale
Sulfur Benz Shampoo
2.5% micronized benzoyl peroxide, 1% micronized sulfur and salicylic acid. 235ml, ready to use.
Itchy, uncomfortable skin
Pramoxine Anti-Itch Shampoo
1% pramoxine HCl with colloidal oatmeal. 355ml, ready to use. Follow with the Pramoxine Creme Rinse.
Why the coat has to be clean first
Davis teaches groomers one order for every bath: cleanse, then the functional shampoo, then condition. It matters most with a medicated shampoo. Oil, dirt and old product sit on the coat and keep the active away from the skin. A quick gentle wash first means the medicated shampoo does its job where it counts.
How to use a medicated shampoo
- Brush out loose hair and mats, so the shampoo reaches the skin.
- Do a gentle first wash with Pure Planet Cucumber Melon Shampoo diluted 10:1, then rinse. This lifts oil and dirt that would otherwise sit between the active and the skin.
- Apply the medicated shampoo straight from the bottle. Do not dilute it. Work it down to the skin.
- Leave it on for the contact time printed on the label, or the time your vet gave you. This is the step most owners cut short.
- Rinse thoroughly, until the water runs clear.
- Finish with Pramoxine Anti-Itch Creme Rinse or Oatmeal Leave-On Conditioner.
- Dry fully, right down to the skin. A damp coat in Malaysian weather undoes a good bath.
How often to use it depends on your pet. Follow the label, or what your vet tells you.
Bought it because your vet told you to?
Many owners arrive here with a name written down by their vet. Check the active and the percentage on the front of the bottle against what your vet wrote. Maximum Chlorhexidine is 4% chlorhexidine gluconate. Micohexidine is 2% miconazole nitrate plus 2% chlorhexidine gluconate. If your vet named a different strength, ask them before you swap.
What is in the bottles
- Maximum Chlorhexidine Shampoo: 4% chlorhexidine gluconate, with aloe vera. 235ml.
- Miconazole Shampoo: 2% miconazole nitrate, with colloidal oatmeal. 235ml.
- Micohexidine Shampoo: 2% miconazole nitrate and 2% chlorhexidine gluconate. 235ml.
- Sulfur Benz Shampoo: 2.5% micronized benzoyl peroxide, 1% micronized sulfur and salicylic acid. 235ml.
- Pramoxine Anti-Itch Shampoo: 1% pramoxine HCl with colloidal oatmeal. 355ml.
- Pramoxine Anti-Itch Creme Rinse: pramoxine in a conditioning rinse, used after the shampoo. 355ml.
All are ready to use. None of them is diluted, because diluting lowers the active strength printed on the label.
See your vet first
A medicated shampoo is part of a grooming routine. It does not replace a vet visit. See your veterinarian before you start if your pet has open wounds, skin that bleeds or weeps, bald patches that are spreading, or a problem that keeps coming back.
Medicated shampoo FAQ
Where can I buy chlorhexidine shampoo for dogs in Malaysia?
Davis Maximum Chlorhexidine Shampoo (4% chlorhexidine gluconate, 235ml) is sold on davismalaysia.com and through selected partner salons and pet shops.
Where can I buy miconazole shampoo for dogs in Malaysia?
Davis Miconazole Shampoo (2% miconazole nitrate with colloidal oatmeal, 235ml) is sold on davismalaysia.com. If you need miconazole and chlorhexidine together, the matching bottle is Davis Micohexidine Shampoo.
Do I need to dilute a medicated shampoo?
No. All five Davis medicated shampoos are ready to use straight from the bottle. Diluting lowers the active strength.
What is the difference between Chlorhexidine, Miconazole and Micohexidine?
The active. Maximum Chlorhexidine has 4% chlorhexidine gluconate. Miconazole has 2% miconazole nitrate. Micohexidine has both, at 2% each. Use the one your vet named.
How long should I leave a medicated shampoo on?
Follow the contact time on the label, or the time your vet gave you. Rinsing off too early is the most common mistake.
Can I use these shampoos on cats?
Check the label first. Each Davis bottle lists the animals it is made for, and some are different. If you are unsure, ask your vet.
中文简介
Davis 药浴系列（Medicated Series）有五款即用型洗毛精，每款都标明成分和浓度：4% 洗必泰（Chlorhexidine）、2% 咪康唑（Miconazole）、两者合一的 Micohexidine（2% + 2%）、Sulfur Benz（过氧化苯甲酰 + 硫磺 + 水杨酸），以及 1% Pramoxine 止痒洗毛精。兽医叫你买哪一种，就对照瓶子正面的成分和百分比。用法：先用 Pure Planet Cucumber Melon（10:1 稀释）洗一遍，再用药浴洗毛精，不用稀释，按标签上的时间停留，冲干净后用护毛素，最后吹干。有伤口、大片掉毛或问题反复出现，请先看兽医。
