POM-V Prescription Required Companion Animal

Ophtocycline 10 mg/g Eye Ointment for Dogs, Cats and Horses

Active ingredient: Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride

Form

Cream

Species

Cats Dogs Horses

Manufacturer

Le Vet Beheer B.V.

VMD MA No.

41821/4043

What it's used for

Streptococcus spp.spp. and/or Pseudomonas

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓

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Clinical information

Ophtocycline 10 mg/g Eye Ointment for Dogs, Cats and Horses — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

Streptococcus spp.spp. and/or Pseudomonas

Horses: Apply 2-3 cm of ointment (depending on the size of the animal) in the
conjunctival sac 4 times a day for 5 days. If after 3 days of treatment no clinical
improvement has occurred, alternative therapy should be considered.
Dogs and cats: Apply 0.5-2 cm of ointment (depending on the size of the animal) in
the conjunctival sac 4 times a day for 5 days. If after 3 days of treatment no clinical
improvement has occurred, alternative therapy should be considered.

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance, to other tetracyclines
or to any of the excipients.

Dog, cat, horse:
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10 000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Application site reaction
Eye disorder (e.g. Eye irritation, Eye itching,
Swollen eye, Eye redness)
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national
AN: 03157/2024 and 03159/2024
competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for
respective contact details.

None.
AN: 03157/2024 and 03159/2024

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Use of the veterinary medicinal product should be based on identification and
susceptibility testing of the target pathogen(s). If this is not possible, therapy should
be based on epidemiological information and knowledge of susceptibility of the target
pathogens at farm level, or at local/regional level.
Use of the veterinary medicinal product should be in accordance with official, national
and regional antimicrobial policies.
Use of the veterinary medicinal product deviating from the instructions given in the
SPC may increase the prevalence of bacteria resistant to chlortetracycline and may
decrease the effectiveness of treatment with other tetracyclines due to the potential
for cross-resistance.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
This veterinary medicinal product may cause skin sensitisation, hypersensitivity
reactions and/or eye irritation.
People with known hypersensitivity to tetracyclines should avoid contact with the
veterinary medicinal product.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
Personal protective equipment consisting of impermeable gloves should be worn
when handling the veterinary medicinal product.
In case of contact with the skin, wash exposed skin with water and soap. If you
develop symptoms following exposure such as a skin rash, seek medical advice
immediately and show the package leaflet or label to the physician.
In case of contact with the eyes, wash immediately with clean water. If irritation
persists, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or label to
the physician.
Wash hands after use.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.

No data available.

Do not store above 25 ºC.

Meat and offal: 1 day.
Not authorised for use in mares producing milk for human consumption.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.