Optimmune

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Optimmune Ophthalmic ointment with cyclosporin as the active ingredient for the treatment of Pannus and chronic idiopathic Keratoconjunctivis sicca in dogs. It is a veterinary product produced by Schering-Plough.

Description: White petrolatum-based ointment for opthalmic use, containing 0.2% w/w cyclosporin Ph Eur.

Activity: Cyclosporin is an immunosuppresant with lacrimomimetic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Contra-indications: Do not administer to pregnant bitches. Mild irritation in first few days of treatment. Treatment should be discontinued and professional advice sought. Do not use if fungal infection of the eye is suspected.

Package quantatites: 3.5g tubes