Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment, 0.2%, 3.5g

Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment for Dogs is used to treat dry eye by reducing irritation and inflammation, while promoting tear production to provide symptom relief. This sterile medication helps minimize the risk of chemical irritation or secondary infections. FDA approved.How it Works

Cyclosporine is thought to act as an immunomodulator when it is ophthalmically applied for use in immune-mediated diseases like KCS (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) or CSK (chronic superficial keratitis).

Special Precautions

• Keep out of reach of animals and children.
• When switching to Optimmune from another CSK or KCS therapeutic agent, be mindful that efficacy will not be immediately apparent. It can take many days to a few weeks before the effects are noted and previous therapies may be stopped. Relapse can occur with immediate withdrawal from prior therapies,

• Facial nerve paralysis that involves palpebral reflex loss
• Surgically removed third eyelid gland
• Metabolic disease
• Canine distemper
• Sulfonamide usage
• Congenital alacrima
• Pre-existing fungal or viral ocular infection
• Breeding dogs
• Pregnant dogs
• Puppies

• has up to a 24-month shelf life and does not require refrigeration.
• is preservative-free and sterile, reducing chances of chemical irritation or secondary infection.
• avoids systemic toxicity while achieving therapeutic effect.
• is the only FDA-approved cyclosporine veterinary ophthalmic ointment.