Polymyxin, neomycin, bacitracin, and hydrocortisone are all ingredients in Vetropolycin Ophthalmic Ointment. A steroid is included in the triple-antibiotic ointment. These components work synergistically to cure bacterial conjunctivitis and infections of the eyelids.
Who is Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm for?
Dogs and cats.
Why use Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm?
Vetropolycin is a practical and easy-to-use ointment that contains a mixture of three powerful antibiotics and a steroid.
How does Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm work?
Vetropolycin combines polymyxin, neomycin, and bacitracin, which have broad-spectrum efficacy against gram-negative and gram-positive bacterial eye diseases. It also contains hydrocortisone acetate, which has anti-inflammatory properties at the tissue level. This practice helps to reduce inflammation and other anterior eye problems.
Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Each gram contains: 400 units of Bacitracin Zinc 10,000 units of Polymyxin B Sulfate 5 mg Neomycin Sulfate 5 mg (equivalent to 3.5 mg of Neomycin base) 10mg (1%) Hydrocortisone Acetate 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?
if your pet shows symptoms of a sensitivity reaction, discontinue treatment. Such symptoms include: Inflammation Burning Itching
What special precautions are there?
Adverse effects are uncommon. If your pet experiences any side effects, stop taking Vetropolycin. Keep out of the reach of children. Allow no tissue to come into touch with the applicator tip. When applying, take care not to contaminate the applicator tip. The treatment and diagnosis should be re-evaluated if the infection does not respond to this drug after 2 to 3 days. Long-term treatment can cause non-susceptible organisms, such as fungi, to overgrow. Appropriate steps should be taken in this circumstance. Never administer as a pre-surgery therapy.
If overdose occurs, please contact your local pet hospital or emergency pet clinic immediately.
How can I store Vetropolycin HC Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 gm?
Keep product stored in a dry and cool environment.
1) Clean the area thoroughly to remove any debris, crusted exudates, or foreign bodies. 2) Insert the tube tip beneath the lower lid. 3) Squeeze a little bit of ointment into the eye`s conjunctival sac. A thin layer covering the cornea should be applied 3 or 4 times daily.
Each gram contains: 400 units of Bacitracin Zinc 10,000 units of Polymyxin B Sulfate 5 mg Neomycin Sulfate 5 mg (equivalent to 3.5 mg of Neomycin base) 10mg (1%) Hydrocortisone Acetate Base of White Petrolatum and Mineral Oil