{"product_id":"vc-1682","title":"Optimmune Ophthalmic Ointment","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sv-rx-required-banner\" style=\"background:#fdf3f1;border:1px solid #f3cfc7;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:.95rem\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription required.\u003c\/strong\u003e A valid prescription is needed to dispense this medication. If your pet has not been examined by a veterinarian within the past 12 months, a current prescription will be required first. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/prescription-help\"\u003eNeed help? Request prescription assistance →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ophthalmic ointment for management of chronic keratoconjunctivitis and keratitis in dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: \n\nRemove debris with suitable nonirritating solutions. Apply a 1\/4 inch strip of ointment to the affected eye(s) every 12 hours. The ointment may be placed directly on the cornea or into the conjunctival sac.\n\nIt is recommended that dogs exhibiting chronic recurring conjunctivitis be tested for adequate tear production to determine if they are suffering from early stages of chronic KCS.\n\nFor best results in treating KCS, cyclosporine ophthalmic ointment should be administered early in the course of the disease before irreversible damage to the lacrimal tissue, or dense corneal scarring or pigmentation occurs.\n\nDogs afflicted with KCS or CSK will most likely require lifelong consistent therapy (see EFFICACY). For CSK, because environmental factors such as ultraviolet (UV) radiation are implicated in the pathogenesis, clinical signs may subside in the winter months when light intensity is reduced or if the dog is moved to a lower altitude, or indoors, and thus exposed to less UV radiation.1\n\nIn cases refractory to cyclosporine, the diagnosis should be reevaluated and a different course of therapy considered. Periodic reassessment of the need for OPTIMMUNE® Ophthalmic Ointment therapy is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor ophthalmic use in dogs only. The safety of OPTIMMUNE® has not been determined in cases of preexisting viral or fungal ocular infections, nor in puppies, pregnant bitches, or dogs used for breeding. In clinical trials, ocular and periocular inflammatory reactions, transient hyperemia, epiphora, mild discomfort of the eye and mild alopecia were reported in a small number of treated dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optimmune®","offers":[{"title":"1\/8oz (3.5g) tube \/ 1 tube","offer_id":51858979815655,"sku":"vc-1682-3746-8440","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4387\/8119\/files\/101267-1.jpg?v=1774104047","url":"https:\/\/www.smartyvets.com\/products\/vc-1682","provider":"Smarty Vets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}