Opticlox

1 x 5 g

Eye ointment

Active substance

Cloxacillin (Cloxacillin benzathine) : 167 mg/g

ATC code

QS01AA90 Cloxacillin

QS01AA Antibiotics

QS01A Antiinfectives

QS01 Ophthalmologicals

QS Sensory organs

Species

Horses

Cattle

Sheep

Dogs

Cats

Indications

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.

Dose 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.