Optimmune vet. 0.2%
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Dog
Indications
For the treatment of chronic, recurrent conjunctivitis resulting from autoimmune disease of the eye. Indicated for the therapeutic treatment of Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS, ‘dry eye’) and chronic superficial keratitis (‘pannus’) in the dog.
May be used to augment topical corticosteroids or as a substitute for corticosteroids when these are contraindicated by corneal ulceration.
Dose to be administered and administration route
For topical administration to the conjunctival sac.
Apply a small amount of ointment (approximately ¼ inch or ½ cm) into the affected eye(s) every 12 hours.
Any excessive discharge in the eye should be removed prior to application of the ointment by gently cleansing or flushing the eye with a suitable non-Irritating solution.
Adverse reactions
Slight eye irritation (e.g. eye redness, blepharospasm, conjunctivitis) has been reported in rare cases in the first days of treatment. If the irritation persists beyond 7 days, treatment should be discontinued.
Inflammation and swelling of the skin of the eye lids have been observed in very rare cases.
In very rare cases, pruritus, skin lesions and hair loss have been reported in the area around the eyes; this may be associated with overflow of excess ointment.
Systemic reactions such as increased salvation, lethargy, inappetence and vomiting have been observed in very rare cases for which no confirmed conclusions concerning the causal relationship are available.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals displaying adverse reactions during the course of one treatment)
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals, including isolated reports)
