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Orbenin® Eye Ointment
Description
- Orbenin Eye Ointment is an off-white, stable suspension of Cloxacillin Benzathine B.P. (Vet) in a non-irritant ophthalmic base. It is a sterilised product, presented in syringes containing 500 mg cloxacillin as the benzathine salt, in 3 g of suspension.
- For the treatment of cloxacillin susceptible bacterial keratoconjunctivitis in cattle, sheep, horses, dogs and cats.
Recommendations for Use
- Orbenin Eye Ointment is indicated for the treatment of bovine keratoconjunctivitis caused by cloxacillin susceptible bacteria including Moraxella bovis. Also for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis caused by cloxacillin susceptible bacteria in sheep, horses, dogs and cats.
- This product is effective against a range of bacteria commonly isolated from the eyes of cattle, sheep, horses, dogs and cats. It is not effective against Pseudomonas, Mycoplasma or Chlamydia spp. It is bactericidal in action and its formulation facilitates persistence of cloxacillin levels for at least 48 hours following a single application.
The Zoetis Advantage
Orbenin Eye ointment is:
- Highly effective at treating the common eye infections in cattle
- Flexible, with no meat or milk withholding period.
Dosage
- For topical administration only.
- Evert the animal's lower eyelid and instil the ointment liberally into the lower conjunctival sac. Do not allow the plastic nozzle to directly contact the eye (corneal) surface. The consistency of Orbenin Eye Ointment ensures even distribution of ointment across the cornea and the conjunctival mucosa.
- Approximately ¼ to ½ contents of syringe per eye. One application only per eye is normally required but treatment may be repeated at 48 hour intervals if necessary.
- If the animal has only one eye infected it is advisable to treat both eyes to avoid cross infection. Always treat the uninfected eye first.
- Animals should be examined for the presence of foreign bodies in the eye before treatment with Orbenin Eye Ointment.
- Isolation and treatment of all animals in the group with epiphora, at the time clinical signs first appear in some individuals, may reduce the overall severity of epidemics of keratoconjunctivitis on a herd basis.
- Fly control and avoiding dusty conditions or long grass will reduce the incidence of eye infections.
Pack Sizes
500 mg Cloxacillin per 3 g tube in packs of 24.
Storage
Store below 25°C (air conditioning).
Additional Information
Withholding period
Meat: Nil.
Milk: Nil.
Schedule: S4 Prescription Animal Remedy.
Registered Label Warnings
Do not administer Registered Label Warnings to animals with a history of allergic reaction to penicillin.
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