Is Optimmune poisonous to dogs?

Is Optimmune poisonous to dogs?

Signs of Toxicity/Overdose It is unlikely to overdose with eye medications but if ingested, it could cause liver and kidney damage. If you suspect or know you dog has ingested Cyclosporine Ophthalmic, please contact your veterinarian or emergency vet clinic immediately.

What Optimmune contains?

Each gram of OPTIMMUNE ® Ophthalmic Ointment contains 2 mg of cyclosporine, USP; petrolatum, USP; corn oil, NF; petrolatum and lanolin alcohol. Cyclosporine (cyclosporin A), the active ingredient of OPTIMMUNE ® Ophthalmic Ointment, is a cyclic undecapeptide metabolite of the fungus Tolypocladium inflatum gams.

Is it safe to use Optimmune on puppies?

The safety of OPTIMMUNE Ophthalmic Ointment in puppies, pregnant bitches, or dogs used for breeding has not been determined. On rare occasion, instillation of OPTIMMUNE Ophthalmic Ointment may be associated with stinging.

What does Optimmune eye ointment do for dogs?

Optimmune Eye Ointment. Optimmune is an eye ointment containing cyclosporin and is used to treat recurrent conjunctivitis resulting from autoimmune disease of the eye in dogs. These include Dry Eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca or KCS) and Pannus (chronic superficial keratits).

How much Optimmune should I give my Dog?

Each dose of Optimmune is ¼ inch or ½ centimetre of the ointment. Excess discharge from the eyes should be gently bathed away before the ointment is administered. Treatment should be continuous as the effects of Optimmune do not last for long and tear production will reduce again within 24 hours of stopping treatment.

Are there any animal safety studies for Optimmune?

SAFETY: A target animal safety study and clinical field studies with OPTIMMUNE ® Ophthalmic Ointment showed a wide safety margin in adult dogs. In the 6-month target animal safety study, dogs were subjected twice daily to up to 10 times the approved concentration of OPTIMMUNE ® Ophthalmic Ointment.