Opti-Clor, ophthalmic solution for dogs and cats , 7.5 ml

Opti-Clor – ophthalmic solution with chloramphenicol for dogs and cats
STATEMENT OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND OTHER INGREDIENTS:
100 ml solution contains:
Active substance:
Chloramphenicol …… 1 g
Excipients:
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate …… 0.030 g
Propyl parahydroxybenzoate …… 0.010 g

INDICATIONS:
OPTI-CLOR, 1%, ophthalmic solution is indicated in the treatment of trachoma, granulosic conjunctivitis, epidermal keratoconjunctivitis, inclusion conjunctivitis or other superficial ocular infections caused by germs sensitive to chloramphenicol, in dogs and cats.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Do not administer to animals with known hypersensitivity to the active substances or any of the excipients.

ADVERSE REACTIONS:
None were observed at the recommended doses. Some animals may experience hypersensitivity reactions to chloramphenicol such as: burning sensation, urticaria or contact dermatitis. Treatment should be discontinued in case of allergic reactions.
If you notice serious reactions or other effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your veterinarian.

TARGET SPECIES: Dogs and cats.

DOSAGE FOR EACH SPECIES, ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION:
Administered ocularly, by instillation into the conjunctival sac 2-3 drops 3 times a day, for 5-7 days.

RECOMMENDATIONS ON CORRECT ADMINISTRATION: The recommended dose should be followed.

WITHDRAWAL TIME: Not applicable.

SPECIAL STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Store below 25°C.
Protect from direct sunlight.
Do not use after the expiry date stated on the bottle.
Shelf life after first opening the immediate packaging: 28 days.

SPECIAL WARNING(S):
Special precautions for use in animals:
The use of the product should be based on susceptibility testing of bacteria isolated from animals. If this is not possible, therapy should be based on epidemiological information on the susceptibility of the isolated bacteria. Use of the product deviating from the instructions in the SPC may increase the prevalence of resistance to the active substances and may decrease the effectiveness of antimicrobial treatments due to cross-resistance.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals:
Do not swallow. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician. People with known hypersensitivity to chloramphenicol should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product. In case of accidental skin contact, rinse the affected area with clean water.
Use during pregnancy and lactation:
The safety of the veterinary medicinal product has not been established during pregnancy and lactation. Therefore, the product should only be used according to the benefit/risk assessment carried out by the responsible veterinarian.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction:
None known.
Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if appropriate:
In case of overdose, rare cases of bone marrow hypoplasia have been reported after prolonged treatment with chloramphenicol.
Incompatibilities:
In the absence of compatibility studies, this veterinary medicinal product should not be administered concomitantly with other veterinary medicinal products.