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Description:
Ophthalmic Antibiotic
(Chloramphenicol) 1% Sterile, Ophthalmic Ointment
Active Ingredient(s): Each gram contains: Chloramphenicol 10 mg, in a
light mineral oil, white petrolatum, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate base.
Indications: Chloramphenicol veterinary ophthalmic ointment 1% is
appropriate for use in dogs and cats for the topical treatment of bacterial
conjunctivitis caused by pathogens susceptible to chloramphenicol.
Pharmacology: Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic providing
rapid clinical response and having therapeutic activity against susceptible
strains of a number of gram-positive and gram-negative organisms including
Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus hemolyticus.
Dosage and Administration: Application of the ointment should be
preceded by cleansing to remove discharge and crusts. The ointment is applied
every three (3) hours around the clock for 48 hours after which night
instillations may be omitted. A small amount of ointment should be placed in the
lower conjunctival sac. Treatment should be continued for two (2) days after the
eye appears normal. Therapy for cats should not exceed seven (7) days.
Contraindication(s): Chloramphenicol products must not be used in meat,
egg, or milk producing animals. The length of time that residues persist in milk
or tissues has not been determined.
Precaution(s): Most susceptible bacteria will respond to chloramphenicol
therapy in a few days. If improvement is not noted in this period of time, a
change of therapy should be considered.
When infection is suspected as the cause of a disease process, especially in
purulent or catarrhal conjunctivitis, attempts should be made to determine
through susceptibility testing, which antibiotics will be effective prior to
applying ophthalmic preparations.
Store at room temperature.
Caution(s): Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the
order of a licensed veterinarian.
Warning(s): Not for use in animals which are raised for food production.
Prolonged use in cats may produce blood dyscrasias.
Presentation: 1/8 oz. sterile, tamper-proof tubes.
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