Dorzolamide HCl Ophthalmic Solution

Dorzolamide Hydrochloride 22.3 mg per mL

Each mL contains: 22.3 mg dorzolamide hydrochloride equivalent to 20 mg dorzolamide

Preservative:
Benzalkonium Chloride 0075%

Other ingredients:
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, mannitol, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH) and water for injection.

Dorzolamide ophthalmic should be used cautiously in pregnant or nursing pets, and in pets with liver and/or kidney disease. Do not give dorzolamide ophthalmic to pets with an allergy to sulfonamides, furosemide, thiazide diuretics, diabetes medicines, or carbonic anhydrase inhibitor-type glaucoma medication.

If any side effects occur (swelling, hives, difficulty breathing), stop using Dorzolamide HCl on your pet and contact your veterinarian. Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including the eyes and hands. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in the eye.

Glaucoma is a condition in which an eye disease that damages the optic nerve, and because of that, if it is left untreated, can cause a loss of vision. Since on of the most common causes of glaucoma is the overproduction of fluid inside the eye, drugs like dorzolamide ophthalmic can help by dampening the ability of the aqueous humor to produce the fluids in question. A topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, dorzolamide ophthalmic is used mainly to prevent the spread of glaucoma to the unaffected eye of a patient with glaucoma, however it can also be used to treat secondary glaucoma.

This information is for informational purposes only and is not meant as a substitute for the professional advice of, or diagnosis or treatment by, your veterinarian. Always seek the advice of your veterinarian or other qualified professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard or delay seeking professional advice due to what you may have read on our website. Our medications are FDA approved and/or EPA regulated when and as required by law.

Follow the directions as prescribed by your veterinarian.

The usual dose is 1 drop in the eye 3 times a day. Apply this medication to the pet’s eye by pushing the “Finger Push Area” of the dropper bottle which then releases a single drop of the medication. If you are using any other eye drop in your pet’s eye, wait 10 minutes between the use of different medications