Vetericyn Plus Antimicrobial All Animal Ophthalmic Gel, 3 fl oz

A 3 fl oz all-animal ophthalmic gel with 0.010% hypochlorous acid for external eye care. The manufacturer advises veterinary oversight if corneal damage is suspected.

A thicker gel for animal eye care

Vetericyn Plus Antimicrobial All Animal Ophthalmic Gel is a 3 fl oz bottle for eye care in animals. The gel is more viscous than the maker's liquid eye wash, so it is meant to stay around the eye longer and provide moisture and lubrication between applications. It is sold as a topical care product, not as an antibiotic eye ointment. The maker lists hypochlorous acid at 0.010% as the active ingredient. The other ingredients are electrolyzed water, sodium chloride, lithium magnesium sodium silicate, sodium bicarbonate, phosphates, sodium hypochlorite, and sodium sulfate. The manufacturer describes uses that include irritation, allergy symptoms, eyelid inflammation, and pink-eye symptoms. This does not make the gel a substitute for a veterinary exam when an eye is injured or a serious condition is possible. The maker specifically says not to use it if the cornea is not intact and to seek veterinary care if corneal damage is suspected. To use it, Vetericyn recommends gently flushing the affected eye with its eye wash first, then applying the gel to the eyes two or three times per day until the condition is no longer visible. The maker says no rinsing is needed after the gel. Stop using it and contact a veterinarian if irritation worsens or a systemic condition develops. That advice matters because squinting, discharge, cloudiness, redness, or rubbing can have several causes, and the product is intended for surface-level irritation with an intact cornea. Do not use it in people or inject it. Follow the package instructions, including expiration information. The manufacturer says it cannot guarantee full effectiveness after the printed expiration date. Freezing also affects the product: a bottle that has frozen may leak, collapse after thawing, or show ice in the solution. Replace it if it appears frozen or damaged. The gel is marketed for animals of all ages and species, but the maker's eye-safety limits still apply. Keep the bottle closed between uses and keep the applicator clean so the contents stay suitable for eye care. The stored UPC, 818582010603, identifies the individual 3 fl oz bottle, not a case. Vetericyn catalog lists case quantity as six bottles. This is the maker's 3 fl oz Ophthalmic Gel, product 1067, rather than the separate eye wash or a veterinary-prescription antibiotic ointment.

Product identity and ingredients

Manufacturer: Innovacyn, Inc. Vetericyn Plus Antimicrobial All Animal Ophthalmic Gel, product 1067. Retail unit: one 3 fl oz (89 mL) bottle, UPC 818582010603. Catalog case quantity: six bottles. Active ingredient: hypochlorous acid 0.010%. Other ingredients: electrolyzed water, sodium chloride, lithium magnesium sodium silicate, sodium bicarbonate, phosphates, sodium hypochlorite, sodium sulfate. This is an eye-care gel, not an antibiotic or steroid ointment.

Directions for use

For external animal-eye use. For best results, gently flush the affected eyes with Vetericyn Plus Eye Wash before using the gel. Apply the gel to the eyes 2 to 3 times per day until the condition is no longer visible. No rinsing is necessary after application. Do not use if the cornea is not intact. Seek veterinary care if corneal damage is suspected; only a veterinarian can determine appropriate care. Follow package and expiration instructions.

Cautions

Animal use only; not for human use. Do not inject. Seek veterinary care if corneal damage is suspected. Discontinue use if irritation worsens or a systemic condition develops and contact a veterinarian. The manufacturer states that freezing reduces effectiveness; do not rely on a bottle that has frozen, leaked, collapsed after thawing, or shows ice in the solution. The manufacturer recommends use before the expiration date printed on the bottle because full effectiveness after that date is not guaranteed.