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Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm Description
Vetropolycin Ophthalmic Ointment is a triple antibiotic with steroid that contains Polymyxin, Neomycin, Bacitracin, and Hydrocortisone. It effectively treats superficial bacterial infections in the conjunctiva and eyelid.
What is Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm?
Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment is three antibiotics with a steroid for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eyes and eyelids in dogs and cats.
Which animals/pets is Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm for?
For use in cats and dogs.
Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm uses
Vetropolycin combines 3 different antibiotics and a steroid in 1 convenient, easy-to-use ointment.
What does Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm do?
The polymyxin, neomycin, and bacitracin in Vetropolycin ointment offer broad spectrum protection against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria associated with eye infections. The hydrocortisone acetate acts at the tissue level as a powerful anti-inflammatory. This suppresses inflammation and other eye disorders in the anterior portion of the eye.
Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm side effects
Vetropolycin use should be discontinued if your pet exhibits sensitivities to the medication, such as:
- Inflammation
- Burning
- Itching
Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm ingredients
Each gram contains:
- 400 units of Bacitracin Zinc
- 10,000 units of Polymyxin B Sulfate
- 5 mg Neomycin Sulfate 5 mg (equivalent to 3.5 mg of Neomycin base)
- 10mg (1%) Hydrocortisone Acetate
- Base of White Petrolatum and Mineral Oil
Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm overdose: What to do?
Contact your closest emergency pet hospital
What to know before using Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm
- While side effects are rare, you should stop administering Vetropolycin to your pet if any reactions are noted.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Avoid allowing the tip of the applicator to come into contact with any tissue.
- Do not contaminate the tip of the applicator during application.
- Re-evaluate therapy and diagnosis with your veterinarian if the infection does not respond to the medication within 2-3 days.
- Prolonged use could cause overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi. If this occurs, take appropriate measures.
- Do not use as a pre-surgical treatment.
How is Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm sold?
3.5 oz tube
Manufacturer
Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Tips for using Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm
Treatment area should be properly cleaned prior to application. Remove any debris or foreign bodies.
Overview
Properly clean the treatment area before use. Foreign bodies such as crusted exudates and debris should be carefully removed.
Three to four times daily, apply a thin film over the cornea by inserting the tip of the tube beneath the lower lid and applying a small quantity of ointment into the conjunctival sac.
Main Ingredients
Each gram contains:
- 400 units of Bacitracin Zinc
- 10,000 units of Polymyxin B Sulfate
- 5 mg Neomycin Sulfate 5 mg (equivalent to 3.5 mg of Neomycin base)
- 10mg (1%) Hydrocortisone Acetate
- Base of White Petrolatum and Mineral Oil
