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Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm Rx
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Product Description
Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment is a three prong antibiotic (bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin) with a steroid (hydrocortisone) for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eyes and eyelids in dogs and cats.
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.
Who is Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm for?
Dogs and Cats
Why use Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm?
-Three antibiotics in one with an added steroid
-Easy to use Ointment
How does Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm work?
The overlapping spectra of these three antibiotics provide effective bactericidal action against most commonly occurring gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria associated with infections of the eyes. Plus the hydrocortisone acetate exerts a marked anti-inflammatory action at the tissue level and effectively suppresses inflammation in many disorders of the anterior segment of the eye.
Manufacturer:
Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Active Ingredients(s):
Bacitracin Zinc 400 units, Neomycin Sulfate 5 mg (equivalent to 3.5 mg of Neomycin base), Polymyxin B Sulfate 10,000 units, Hydrocortisone Acetate 10 mg (1%), in a base of White Petrolatum and Mineral Oil
How is Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm sold?
3.5 oz tube
What are the side effects of Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm?
Itching, burning or inflammation may occur in animals sensitive to the product. Discontinue use in such cases.
What special precautions are there?
Sensitivity to Vetropolycin HC opthalmic ointment is rare; however, if a reaction occurs, discontinue use of the preparation. As with any antibiotic preparation, prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms including fungi. Appropriate measures should be taken if this occurs. If infection does not respond to treatment in two or three days. the diagnosis and therapy should be re-evaluated. Care should be taken not to contaminate the applicator tip of the tube during application of the preparation. Do not allow the applicator tip to come in contact with any tissue. Keep away from children.
What to do if overdose?
Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital
How can I store Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm?
Keep in a cool/dry place
Overview
Apply a thin film over the cornea three or four times daily. The area to be treated should be properly cleansed prior to use. Foreign bodies, crusted exudates and debris should be carefully removed. Insert the tip of the tube beneath the lower lid and express a small quantity of the ointment into the conjunctival sac in dogs and cats.
Main Ingredients
Each gram contains Bacitracin Zinc 400 units, Neomycin Sulfate 5 mg (equivalent to 3.5 mg of Neomycin base), Polymyxin B Sulfate 10,000 units, Hydrocortisone Acetate 10 mg (1%), in a base of White Petrolatum and Mineral Oil.
