Below is the product datasheet. This has been provided by the manufacturer and should always be provided with the medication. Introduction 
Company name: Dechra Veterinary Products Limited
Address: (A business unit of Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC)
Sansaw Business Park
Hadnall, Shrewsbury
Shropshire SY4 4AS
Telephone: 01939 211200
Fax: 01939 211201
Email: info@dechra-uk.com
Website: www.dechra.com
Presentation
Sterile, white to off-white, viscous eye drops suspension.
1 g suspension contains:
Active substance: Fusidic acid 10 mg
Excipients: Benzalkonium chloride 0.11 mg as an antimicrobial preservative, disodium edetate 0.5 mg as a co-preservative, mannitol, carbomer, sodium hydroxide and water for injections.
Uses
Fucithalmic® vet. eye drops are used for the topical treatment of conjunctivitis associated with an infection of your dog's, cat's or rabbit's eye. Fucithalmic® vet. contains a well known antibiotic which kills the bacteria causing this infection.
Dog: Conjunctivitis associated with Staphylococcus aureaus and in particular the biotype Staphylococcus intermedius.
Cat: Conjunctivitis associated with secondary Staphylococcal infections.
Rabbit: Conjunctivitis associated with Staphylococcal infections.
Dosage and administration
Fucithalmic® vet. is used once or twice a day according to your veterinary surgeon's recommendations.
1. For ease of application, it is sometimes helpful if one person holds the animal and another person applies the drops. The animal should be held firmly in the sitting position. Small dogs, cats or rabbits should be placed on a table or similar surface.
2. Remove the discharge and debris from the corners and around the eye with a piece of cotton wool moistened with warm water or a ready-made eye lotion.
3. Remove screw cap.
4. Place one hand under the animal's chin and raise its head up slightly. Hold the head firmly. In the case of a dog, it may be necessary to apply a muzzle to prevent the dog injuring you. In the case of a cat or rabbit, if the animal is difficult to restrain it might be helpful in order to keep the animal in the right position during the administration to wrap the body of the animal in a towel keeping its head clear off the towel (ask your veterinary surgeon for advice regarding this).
5. Treat the uninfected eye first if advised to do so by your veterinary surgeon.
6. Whilst holding the tube between the index finger and thumb of your other hand, place the side of this hand on the animal's head above the eye and use it to pull the upper eyelid upwards to expose the white of the eye. Squeeze one drop of Fucithalmic® vet. and allow it to fall onto the eyeball or underneath the upper eyelid making sure that the nozzle does not touch the eye or its surroundings. Then release the eyelid.
7. In some rabbits, it may be easier to pull the lower eyelid down to apply the drop.
8. Repeat this procedure with the infected eye.
9. Replace the screw cap between applications; do not touch the nozzle with your fingers.
10. If twice daily dosing is recommended, repeat this procedure the following morning or evening.
11. Wash hands after applying the product.
12. Complete the course as prescribed by your veterinary surgeon. The normal course is to continue treatment for at least 24 hours after the eye has returned to normal.
Advice on correct administration: Official, national and regional antimicrobial policies should be taken into account when the product is used.
Contraindications, warnings, etc
The drops should not be used if your dog, cat or rabbit is allergic or hypersensitive to the ingredients.
Use the drops as instructed by your veterinary surgeon, as Fucithalmic® vet. should not be used in specific types of conjunctivitis (associated with Pseudomonas spp.).
In cats, the possibility of a primary cause of the conjunctivitis should be investigated and treated if possible.
In rabbits, conjunctivitis may be associated with dacryocystitis and/or dental disease. In such cases, appropriate additional treatment should be instituted.
Adverse reactions: Allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to the active substance or the excipients might occur. Stop using the product if an allergy develops.
If you notice any serious effects or other effects not mentioned in the data sheet, please inform your veterinary surgeon.
Special precautions for use in animals: When the tube is squeezed, Fucithalmic® vet. comes out as a thick (viscous) drop. The drop quickly becomes liquid on contact with tear fluid and does not affect the sight.
Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the contents during use, and to avoid the nozzle of the tube coming into direct contact with the eye. Avoid fingers touching the tube nozzle.
You may find a white powder around the eye which is caused when the drops dry out. This is quite normal and is not harmful. It may be wiped off with moist cotton wool.
If you forget to use the drops at the right time, use them as soon as you remember. Then go on as before.
If there is no improvement after 5 days following the start of the course of treatment, please contact your vet.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals: Wash hands thoroughly after applying the product.
Special warnings: For animal treatment only.
For external use only.
To be used under veterinary supervision.
Do not use the same tube to treat different animals.
Once the course of treatment is finished, do not use Fucithalmic® vet. again except on the advice of your veterinary surgeon.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Withdrawal period: Not for use in rabbits intended for human consumption.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Do not store above 25°C.
Replace the cap between applications.
Do not use after the expiry date stated on the tube and carton after EXP.
Shelf life after first opening of the tube: 1 month. After opening the tube for the first time add 1 month to calculate the date on which any product remaining in the tube should be discarded. This discard date should be written in the space provided on the carton.
Disposal: Dispose of any unused product and empty containers in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation authority.
Legal category
POM-V
Packaging quantities
Available in 3 g and 5 g tubes. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Further information
This data sheet gives you some helpful information about Fucithalmic® vet. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your veterinary surgeon.
To be supplied only on veterinary prescription.
Veterinary medicinal product authorised for use in UK and IE.
Manufacturer responsible for the batch release: LEO Laboratories Limited, Dublin 12, Ireland.
Marketing authorisation holder (if different from distributor)
Dechra Veterinary Products A/S, Mekuvej 9, DK-7171 Uldum, Denmark.
Marketing authorisation number
Vm 24883/4003.
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