Ophtocycline eye ointment

Ophtocycline eye ointment for dogs cats and horses

Ophtocycline eye ointment for dogs cats and horses

PRESCRIPTION NEEDED (Pom-V)

Ophtocycline eye ointment for dogs cats and horses treats specific bacterial infections of the eyes and eyelids. Affected animals often show red eyes, discharge, squinting or rubbing at the face.

The ointment places an antibiotic directly where it is needed. This helps control infection and ease irritation so the eye can heal more comfortably. Your vet will examine the eye before prescribing Ophtocycline to make sure it is suitable.

Benefits of Ophtocycline eye ointment for dogs cats and horses

Using Ophtocycline eye ointment for dogs cats and horses under veterinary guidance can:

• Help clear sensitive bacterial eye infections

• Reduce redness, discharge and soreness

• Support more comfortable blinking and eye opening

• Provide longer contact time on the eye surface compared with drops

• Allow targeted treatment with a measured 5g tube

Used as part of a full eye-care plan, the ointment can help your animal’s eyes look clearer and feel less irritated.

How Ophtocycline eye ointment works

Ophtocycline eye ointment for dogs cats and horses contains an antibiotic from the tetracycline group. It interferes with protein production inside susceptible bacteria. This slows or stops their growth and helps the body remove the infection.

As treatment continues you may notice:

• Less sticky or pus-like discharge on the eyelids

• Reduced redness and swelling around the eyes

• Less rubbing or pawing at the face

• Your animal holding the eye open more willingly

Not every eye problem comes from bacteria. Some involve ulcers, foreign bodies, allergies or pressure changes. That is why a full veterinary eye check is always important before using any antibiotic eye medicine.

When vets may prescribe Ophtocycline eye ointment

Your vet may prescribe Ophtocycline eye ointment for dogs cats and horses when:

• Signs point to a bacterial eye infection

• There is conjunctivitis with suspected bacterial involvement

• There are mild surface infections or minor trauma where ointment is suitable

They may also use eye tests such as fluorescein staining. These tests help rule out deeper ulcers and guide safe treatment choices.

How to apply Ophtocycline eye ointment

Your vet or veterinary nurse will show you the technique. General steps are:

• Wash your hands before and after each application

• If your vet agrees, gently wipe away discharge with cooled boiled water and cotton wool

• Hold your pet’s head steady in a calm, safe position

• Gently pull the lower eyelid down to form a small pocket

• Squeeze a thin ribbon of Ophtocycline eye ointment into this pocket

• Release the eyelid and let your animal blink to spread the ointment

Your vet will tell you:

• How many times each day to apply the ointment

• Whether to treat one eye or both eyes

• How long the course should continue

Try to space doses evenly through the day. Do not stop early, even if the eye looks better, unless your vet advises this.

If you use other eye products as well, ask your vet which order to use and how long to leave between them.

Eye-care tips during treatment

Alongside Ophtocycline eye ointment for dogs cats and horses, your vet may suggest:

• Using a buster collar or medical pet shirt to stop rubbing and scratching

• Keeping bedding clean and free from crusts or discharge

• Avoiding dusty, smoky or windy areas while the eye heals

• Checking the untreated eye regularly, as infections can affect both sides

Contact your vet promptly if you see:

• The eye becoming very painful, cloudy or much redder

• Your pet holding the eye tightly shut or showing strong discomfort

• Thick green or blood-stained discharge

• General signs of illness such as dullness or loss of appetite

These changes can mean the problem is worsening or that another eye condition is present.

Safety information

Ophtocycline eye ointment for dogs cats and horses is a POM-V medicine. It must only be used:

• For the animal named on the prescription

• Under direct veterinary supervision

• Exactly as your vet and the label instruct

Key points:

• Do not share the tube between animals unless your vet clearly approves

• Tell your vet about any other eye medicines or treatments your pet receives

• Inform your vet if your pet has shown reactions to tetracyclines before

• Avoid touching the eye, eyelids or any surface with the tube tip to keep it clean

People applying the ointment should wash their hands afterwards. If ointment gets into your own eye, rinse well with clean water and seek medical advice if irritation continues.

Store Ophtocycline eye ointment for dogs cats and horses as directed on the packaging. Keep the tube in the original carton and out of sight and reach of children and other animals. Do not use the ointment after the expiry date or beyond any stated in-use period once opened. Return unused or expired medicine to your vet or pharmacist for safe disposal.

Used exactly as your vet directs, Ophtocycline eye ointment for dogs cats and horses can play an important role in treating suitable bacterial eye infections and helping eyes heal more comfortably.

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