Special Purpose Medicines

29.4 Special Purpose Medicines EYE WASH  Boric Acid with boiled, cool water at 1:100.

EYE OINTMENT

 Only special medicines can be used in eyes because eyes are extra-sensitive. Medicine made for eyes usually says, "for eyes" or "ophthalmic" on it. (Ophthalmic means "eye".)

 Tetracycline group. For all animals. Specially made for eyes and eye wounds. Dose as needed: apply twice daily after cleaning the eye.

 Penicillin ointment for eyes: For eye infections. Use for 7 - 10 days, after cleaning of eye.

EYE DROPS

 Also used for eye infections. Must be applied more frequently than eye ointment, probably 5-10 times daily. Not practical for livestock. Never use eye ointment containing steroid in horses’ eyes.

EAR OINTMENT

 Some ointments are made specifically for use in ears. These are labeled “Otic (Ear) Ointment,” or “for use in ears.” Apply in ear after washing.

INTRA-MAMMARY

 Used for mammary disease (mastitis). Use 1 tube daily for 3-5 days in teat. Check the label for specific instructions. See page 157 for proper use.

 (Pendistrin, Mastalone, etc.). Do not use steroids on pregnant cows! Check the tube first.

INTRA-UTERINE

 Sulphadimidine - For all animals. After removing retained placenta or dead baby, wash out uterus and place as far into the uterus as possible.

10 gm for cattle/buffalo  Tetracycline bolus - For all animals. Use 1-2 tablets after washing out the uterus.

 Nitrofurazone - Use as per label