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Leo Laboratories Limited
Fucithalmic Vet
Presentation
Sterile, viscous eye drops of 1% aqueous sustained release formulation of Fusidic Acid Ph Eur preserved with benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Other ingredients: disodium edetate, mannitol, carbomer, sodium hydroxide, water for injections.
Uses
Fucithalmic Vet is active against Staphylococcus aureus and in particular against the biotype Staphylococcus intermedius.
The sustained release formulation of Fucithalmic Vet ensures prolonged retention within the conjunctival sac. Once or twice daily applications will provide inhibitory levels of fusidic acid against the sensitive organisms. Studies have shown that fusidic acid penetrates well into the cornea and anterior chamber in humans and rabbits. In the cat, ocular bacterial infection is usually secondary to viral, chlamydial or mycoplasmal infection or trauma. A greater variety of organisms are found. Among these Staphylococcus spp., are considered to be sensitive to fusidic acid.
Dosage & Admin
One drop of Fucithalmic Vet should be instilled into the eye once or twice daily. Treatment should be continued for at least 24 hours after the eye has returned to normal. If a clinical response is not evident after 5 days following the commencement of administration, the diagnosis should be re-established.
If the animal has one infected eye it may be advisable to treat both eyes to prevent cross infection. In such cases it is better to treat the uninfected eye first to avoid transferring infection via the tube nozzle.
Contra-indications
Fucithalmic Vet should not be used in conjunctivitis cases associated with Pseudomonas spp. Do not use in animals known to be hypersensitive to any of the components. Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the contents during use and to avoid the nozzle coming into direct contact with the eye.
Do not use the same tube to treat different animals. The product may be used safely in pregnant and lactating animals. In cats, the possibility of a primary cause of conjunctivitis should be investigated and treated if possible.
Wash hands after applying the product.
Keep out of the reach of children.
For animal treatment only.
Pharmaceutical Precautions
Replace the cap between applications.
Any contents remaining one month after the date on which the container was first opened should be discarded.
Legal Category
POM
Package Quantities
Available in 3g tubes
VPA
10046/24/1
Indications
Fucithalmic Vet is indicated for the topical treatment of conjunctivitis in the dog associated with Staphylococcus aureus and in particular the biotype Staphylococcus intermedius. Also for the topical treatment of conjunctivitis in the cat associated with secondary staphylococcal infections.
Storage
Store below 25oC
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