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Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment 0.2%, 3.5g Tube Description
Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment is a dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis) treatment. It reduces irritation and inflammation and increases the production of tears.
What is Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment 0.2%, 3.5g Tube?
Optimmune is an eye ointment manufactured by Merck Animal Health that is prescribed for the treatment of dry eyes, also known as Keratoconjunctivitis, in dogs.
Which animals/pets is Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment 0.2%, 3.5g Tube for?
For use in dogs suffering from dry eye conditions.
Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment 0.2%, 3.5g Tube uses
Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment is an easily-administered, quick-acting treatment for keratoconjunctivitis. It aids in the reduction of irritation and inflammation, and it also works to increase production of tears.
What does Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment 0.2%, 3.5g Tube do?
Cyclosporine is thought to act as an immunomodulator when it is ophthalmically applied for use in immune-mediated diseases like KCS (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) or CSK (chronic superficial keratitis).
Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment 0.2%, 3.5g Tube side effects
Redness and inflammation of the eye are the primary potential adverse reactions to Optimmune.
Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment 0.2%, 3.5g Tube ingredients
Cyclosporine
Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment 0.2%, 3.5g Tube overdose: What to do?
Contact your closest animal hospital.
What to know before using Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment 0.2%, 3.5g Tube
- Keep out of reach of animals and children.
- When switching to Optimmune from another CSK or KCS therapeutic agent, be mindful that efficacy will not be immediately apparent. It can take many days to a few weeks before the effects are noted and previous therapies may be stopped. Relapse can occur with immediate withdrawal from prior therapies,
- Facial nerve paralysis that involves palpebral reflex loss
- Surgically removed third eyelid gland
- Metabolic disease
- Canine distemper
- Sulfonamide usage
- Congenital alacrima
- Pre-existing fungal or viral ocular infection
- Breeding dogs
- Pregnant dogs
- Puppies
How is Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment 0.2%, 3.5g Tube sold?
3.5 g tube.
Manufacturer
Merck Animal Health
Tips for using Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment 0.2%, 3.5g Tube
Optimmune:
- has up to a 24-month shelf life and does not require refrigeration.
- is preservative-free and sterile, reducing chances of chemical irritation or secondary infection.
- avoids systemic toxicity while achieving therapeutic effect.
- is the only FDA-approved cyclosporine veterinary ophthalmic ointment.
Overview
Apply a ¼ inch strip of Optimmune ointment to the affected eye(s) every 12 hours. The ointment may be placed directly on the cornea or into the conjunctival sac.
Main Ingredients
Optimmune contains the active ingredient cyclosporine.