Description
OPHTHALMOVET for pets
(solution for external use)
Description
Transparent liquid, colorless or slightly yellowish, with a specific odor of the constituent components.
Composition
1 ml of the preparation contains active ingredients:
chlorhexidine bigluconate – 0,15 мг;
dexpanthenol – 5 mg;
extract of calendula – 1 mg.
Excipients: benzalkonium chloride, purified water.
Pharmacological properties
ATCvet QS01, veterinary drugs used in ophthalmology. (QS01AX09, chlorhexidine).
Chlorhexidine belongs to antiseptic agents, is a biguanide derivative. The mechanism of its bactericidal action consists in interaction with phosphate groups on the cell surface, as a result of which there is a shift in osmotic equilibrium, a violation of the integrity of the microbial cell and its death. Chlorhexidine exhibits antimicrobial activity against many gram-positive (Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Clostridium spp., Corynebacterium spp., Bacillus anthracis, etc.) and gram-negative (E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter spp., etc.) microorganisms, yeast, dermatophytes, protozoa, some viruses (herpes, flu) Acts mainly locally, practically not being absorbed from the surface of the skin and mucous membranes. Does not have a local irritant and allergic effect.
Dexpanthenol is a provitamin B5. Upon rapid local application, it is absorbed and enzymatically degraded to form pantothenic acid, an important component of coenzyme A, which acts as a cofactor in many enzymatic reactions important for protein metabolism in the epithelium. Dermatological effects of local dexpanthenol include increased fibroblast proliferation and accelerated re-epithelialization during wound healing. In addition, it acts as a local protective, moisturizing agent and exhibits anti-inflammatory properties.
Calendula extract contains carotenoids, flavonoids, organic acids, and other biologically active substances with anti-inflammatory effects and activating tissue regeneration processes. In addition, calendula extract contains lutein, which has the ability to inhibit free radicals and, concentrating in the retina, has an antioxidant effect.
Usage
The drug is used to cleanse the eyes and skin around them from old dirt, dust to prevent inflammation, relieve irritation and swelling of the eyelids in dogs, cats, small pets (rabbits, chinchillas, etc.). It can be used as part of complex therapy in the treatment of acute and chronic infectious diseases of the eyes, conjunctivitis of various etiologies, after injuries and surgical interventions, as well as as a cleansing agent before using medications.
Dosage
Externally. Outwardly. A gauze swab or napkin is moistened with lotion, and the eyes are treated, removing impurities from the outer corner of the eye to the inner one. Use a separate swab or tissue for each eye. After that, you can drop 1-2 drops of the drug into each eye.
As an adjunct in the treatment of infectious diseases, after injuries, with eye irritation, excessive lacrimation, the drug is instilled 1-2 drops 2-3 times a day for 5-14 days.
Contraindications
Individual hypersensitivity of animals to the components of the preparation.
Cautions
Side effect. The drug is well tolerated by animals when it is used in recommended doses,
In some cases, animals with sensitivity to the constituent components of the drug, possible phenomena (itching and swelling). If they occur, the drug is discontinued and prescribing the desensitizing therapy.
Interaction with other means and other forms of interaction. The drug is incompatible with soaps, anionic detergents, and iodine preparations.
Increases the sensitivity of bacteria to chloramphenicol, kanamycin, neomycin, cephalosporins, chloramphenicol. Ethanol enhances the effectiveness of the drug. Compatible with preparations containing a cationic group (benzalkonium chloride, cetrimonium bromide).
Packaging
Polymer bottles of 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 200, 250 ml.
Storage conditions
Іn a dry, dark place, out of the reach of children, at a temperature of 5 to 25 °C.
Shelf life
2 years.