Orbenin Ophthalmic Ointment
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Cattle, sheep, horses, dogs and cats.
Indications
For the treatment of ocular infections in cattle, sheep, horses, dogs and cats where susceptible organisms, such as Staphylococcus aureus (including betalactamase producing strains), Moraxella bovis and Branhamella ovis, are suspected or anticipated as pathogens. A particular indication is treatment of New Forest Disease in cattle.
Dose to be administered and administration route
For topical application only. The tube has a nozzle adaptor but it is recommended that the short nozzle is used.
The short nozzle is selected as follows:
Hold top section of the white cap between forefingers and thumb. Bend top of cap and break to remove. Do not touch the nozzle with fingers.
Evert the lower eyelid and instil the ointment liberally into the lower conjunctival sac for example:
Cattle and horses 1/4 - 1/2 tube per eye.
Sheep 1/4 tube per eye.
Dogs and cats 1/10 tube per eye.
For treatment of New Forest Disease in cattle and contagious ophthalmia in sheep one application only is normally required, but treatment may be repeated at intervals of 48 hours in cattle and 72 hours in sheep if necessary. Treatment should be repeated at 24 hourly intervals in dogs, cats and horses.
Even if only one eye is affected, it may be advisable to treat both eyes; the unaffected eye first to avoid transmitting the infection.
Adverse reactions
None known.
