Target species
Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, Cats
Indications for use, specifying the target species
Opticlox Eye Ointment is indicated for the treatment of eye infections in cattle, sheep, horses, dogs and cats caused by Staphylococcus spp and Bacillus spp.
Contra-indications
None, according to available data.
Special Warnings for each target species
No special warnings.
Special precautions for use
Special precautions for use in animals
For external use only.
Wherever possible, Opticlox Eye Ointment should only be used based on susceptibility testing.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals
Operator warning - penicillin/cephalosporin sensitivity:
Penicillins and cephalosporins may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) following, inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. Hypersensitivity to penicillins may lead to cross reactions to cephalosporins and vice versa.
Allergic reactions to these substances may occasionally be serious.
•Do not handle this product if you know you are sensitised, or if you have been advised not to work with such preparations.
•Handle this product with great care to avoid exposure, taking all recommended precautions.
•If you develop symptoms following exposure such as skin rash you should seek medical advice and show the doctor this warning. Swelling of the face, lips or eyes are more serious symptoms and require urgent medical attention.
Wash hands after use.
Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
None, according to available data.
Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
Opticlox Eye Ointment can be safely administered to pregnant and lactating animals.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None known.
Amounts to be administered and administration route
For topical administration only.
Evert the lower eyelid and instill a steady flow of ointment into the lower conjunctival sac. Normally a single application only is required, but treatment may be repeated after 48 - 72 hours if necessary.
Dosage guide:
•Cattle and Horses:approximately 5 - 10 cm of ointment per eye.
•Sheep:approximately 5 cm of ointment per eye.
•Dogs and Cats:approximately 2 cm of ointment per eye.
For animals with only a single infected eye it is recommended, to prevent cross infection, that both eyes be treated, treating the uninfected eye first to avoid transferring the infection. Each syringe to be used once only.
Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if necessary
No treatment specified.
Withdrawal period
Cattle and Sheep (Milk): Zero hours.
Cattle, Sheep and Horses (Meat): Zero days.