Optiheal (Ophthalmic Ointment)
Optiheal features Chlortetracycline hydrochloride, a powerful first-generation tetracycline antibiotic. Its bacteriostatic action inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, making it highly effective against a broad spectrum of both aerobic and anaerobic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Optiheal is specifically formulated for the treatment of eye conditions such as keratitis, conjunctivitis, and blepharitis caused by Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Proteus spp., and Pseudomonas spp. Trust Optiheal for advanced and targeted eye care, ensuring optimal healing and relief from bacterial infections.
- Broad-Spectrum Activity: The active ingredient, chlortetracycline, is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. This means it is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including both Gram-positive and Gram-negative types. This makes it a versatile treatment for the specified infections.
- Targeted Action: It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which prevents the bacteria from growing and multiplying, thereby helping to clear the infection.
- Relieves Symptoms: By treating the underlying bacterial infection, it helps to alleviate the associated symptoms such as inflammation, redness, and discomfort.
Description
Optiheal
(Ophthalmic Ointment)
Composition:
Each 1 g contains:
Chlortetracycline hydrochloride 10 mg
(Equivalent to 3.9 mg chlortetracycline)
Target species:
Dogs, and Cats
Properties:
Chlortetracycline hydrochloride is a first-generation tetracycline. It is a predominantly bacteriostatic antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S subunit of the bacterial ribosome.
Chlortetracycline has a broad spectrum including both aerobic and anaerobic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Indication:
Treatment of keratitis, conjunctivitis and blepharitis caused by Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Proteus spp. and Pseudomonas spp.
Dosages and administration:
For ocular use only.
Dogs and cats: Apply 0.5-2 cm of ointment (depending on the size of the animal) in the conjunctival sac 4 times a day for 5 days. If after 3 days of treatment no clinical improvement has occurred, alternative therapy should be considered.
Withdrawal period:
Meat and offal: 1 day
Contraindications:
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance, to other tetracyclines or to any of the excipients.
Storage:
Store at a temperature below 25 º C.
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