Eye drops for cats Iris: description, instructions for use, indications and contraindications, analogues, reviews

Instructions for use

Drops should be instilled correctly in accordance with the following instructions:

Before you go to treat your cat, it is important to wash your hands thoroughly.
Wipe the area around your cat's eyes using cotton swabs. Chamomile infusion is best suited for wetting, but other herbal infusions can also be used.
If your cat has dried crusts of discharge, they should first be soaked using cotton pads. Then they can be easily removed with tweezers; in this case, the cat should be held well, otherwise the eye may be injured.
Ask someone close to you to hold the cat. Pull back the lower eyelid and drop the medicine under it.
The first 5-10 minutes of Iris drops may irritate the protective membrane of the eye. Make sure your fluffy doesn't scratch his eyes. We recommend calming the cat using the method of constant stroking (muzzle, neck, belly).
After completing the procedure, be sure to wash your hands.

Keratitis

Release form and storage

In veterinary pharmacies, Iris can be found in cardboard boxes, inside of which there is a bottle with a capacity of 10, 15, 20, 30 ml, or pipettes with 1, 3, 5 ml of the product.

The drug should be stored in a dark and dry place at a temperature of +18..+25 degrees, away from children and animals, away from food.

The shelf life of Iris is 3 years. But from the moment of opening it is reduced to 10 days. Unused medicine must be disposed of.

At the end of the course of use, the packaging must be disposed of. Its use for domestic purposes is prohibited.

Purpose

Iridocyclitis septic.
Corneal erosion.
Meibomyitis.
Ulcers on the cornea.
Uveitis.
Blepharitis.
Belmo.
Keratoconjunctivitis.
Mechanical eye injury.
Keratitis.
Acute or chronic conjunctivitis.
Allergic reaction (swelling of the eyelids, etc.).

Blepharitis

General information

Characteristics of eye drops

Iris eye drops for cats is a drug used in veterinary medicine for the treatment of various ophthalmological pathologies caused by various microorganisms. The substance is actively absorbed into the deep layers of eye tissue. The prolonged nature of the drug’s action allows you to reduce the frequency of doses. The solution is effective against all kinds of bacterial pathologies and affects aerobic G+ and G- flora.

Important! The drug does not affect anaerobes, pathogens of viral and fungal infections, as well as protozoa.

Main components of the drug

The main component of the drops is gentamicin sulfate, an aminoglycoside (from the group of antibiotics) with a broad spectrum of action, which binds to the ribosomes of the microorganism, inhibiting protein synthesis.

Related substances:

 technical sodium pyrosulfite;
 medium molecular weight medical polyvinylpyrrolidone;
water for injections;
 disodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid.

The solution is produced by LLC NVC "Agrovetzashchita" (Russia) in polyethylene dropper bottles of 10 ml in the form of a light yellow liquid, transparent, without foreign inclusions. Packing: cardboard box.

Pathologies for which the drug is indicated for use

purulent acute and chronic conjunctivitis,
erosions and ulcers of the cornea,
meibomitis,
blepharitis,
keratitis,
keratoconjunctivitis,
uveitis,
septic opacification of the cornea,
infectious iridocyclitis,
allergic reactions to chemical and other irritants, with severe swelling of the eyelids

Prevention

preparation for and after surgery,
traumatic lesions of the organ of vision

Directions for use, dosage

The solution is applied by instillation (instillation) into the conjunctival sac, for which the lower eyelid of the animal is easily pulled down.

The preventive course is three days. Treatment - depending on the specific course of the pathology, from one to one and a half weeks.

The dosage regimen is the same in all cases (the patient’s body weight is not taken into account) - one drop four times a day.

Attention! Before instillation, it is necessary to clean the eyes and their surrounding area from separated exudate and crusts using a cotton swab moistened with sterile saline. solution, distilled or boiled water, or herbal decoction. To avoid injury to the eye, the crusts are pre-soaked before removal.

Important! If an individual reaction to the drug occurs (redness, profuse lacrimation, the appearance of purulent discharge in the absence of it previously), you must contact a veterinarian.

Storage

An unopened drug can be stored for no more than 3 years from the date of production in a dry, dark place. The storage temperature should not be lower than five or higher than twenty-five degrees. If opened, the drug should be disposed of after a ten-day period.

Contraindications and side effects

The drug is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating animals or in the presence of an allergic response of the body to the components of this solution.

In clinical trials, no interaction of the drug with feed substances or other pharmacological agents was observed. No side effects were identified when used at the dosage indicated in the instructions. The solution is purchased from the vet. pharmacy or clinic. The cost of the drug is 130 – 210 rubles per bottle.

How it works

The active ingredient, gentamicin sulfate, quickly penetrates and is absorbed into the mucous membrane. The substance then penetrates through the cornea. Therefore, all pathogenic organisms are destroyed over the entire area of the eyeball.

The antibiotic included in the composition can quickly stop any inflammatory processes.

Conjunctevitis in cats

Analogs of Iris eye drops

Below are solutions with similar pharmacological effects and brief recommendations for their use:

      Bars (AVZ). Main component: chloramphenicol - 0.25%; furatsilin - 0.02%. Has a slight anesthetic effect. For hygiene and prevention, once a day the eyes are treated with a sterile cotton swab moistened with this solution. When treating inflammatory pathologies, one or two drops are instilled three times a day (after cleaning the eye and surrounding area). Apply for a course of 7 – 14 days. The course of treatment may be repeated. Available in ten ml bottles. Price 151-200 rubles.
     Tsiprovet (AVZ). Composition: ciprofloxacin hydrochloride 0.45%. Used for preventive purposes before and after surgery. Dosage: one drop four times a day for one to two weeks, until final convalescence. If there is discharge, hygienic treatment with tsiprovet is mandatory. Release form: 10 ml bottles. The drug costs 166 – 219 rubles.

     Anandin (Meditar LLC, St. Petersburg). Active agent: anandin 2%. Used in eye traumatology as a stimulator of regenerative processes. In addition to its use in ophthalmology, it is applicable in the treatment of rhinitis. To treat eye pathologies, instill 2 drops twice a day until complete healing. Duration of use should not exceed two weeks. Available in 5 ml bottles. Price 70-98 rubles.
     Desacid (JSC Agrobioprom). Main components: gentamicin sulfate 0.4%, succinic acid - 0.1%, royal jelly - 0.05%. The drug normalizes intraocular pressure, prevents corneal pathologies, and is used in the treatment of dermatitis of the periorbital area. Before use, the solution must be mixed by shaking the bottle repeatedly. Treatment is carried out with a sterile swab soaked in Desacid. Cats: 1 drop three times a day for five to ten days. To prevent inflammation of traumatic lesions, use 1 drop four times a day for three days in a row. In the treatment of dermatitis, the substance is applied to the affected area three times a day until complete recovery. Available in ten ml bottles. Price 168-190 rubles.
     Diamond eyes (AVZ). Ingredients: taurine - 2%, succinic acid - 0.1%, chlorhexidine bigluconate - 0.15%, purified water. The drug prevents the development of cataracts and dystrophic changes in the retina (retina) and lens. If the inflammation is minor, there is an injury or severe lacrimation, one drop is prescribed three times a day, after hygiene of the eye and the surrounding area (if necessary). Duration of use is no more than two weeks, then, if necessary, repeat after five days. For preventive purposes (cataracts, age-related changes in the eye), use one drop twice a day for 20 days, then a ten-day break is necessary. Release form: 10 ml bottles. Price from 174 to 229 rubles.
     Dekta-2 (API-SAN LLC). Main components: gentamicin sulfate - 0.5%, dexamethasone sodium phosphate - 0.1%. It has an antiallergic effect and is used after surgical procedures. For treatment, use 2-3 drops several times a day for a course of 5-10 days, for prophylaxis - 1-2 drops 3 times a day for a course of 3 days. Release form: 5 ml bottles. Price from 115 to 154 rubles.
     Lakrikan (JSC “Top-Vet”). Contains: polysept - 0.02%, anesthesin - 0.002%, menthol - 0.005%. The drug is characterized by local anesthetic, enveloping and deodorizing properties. Normalizes tear separation. Used for eye hygiene procedures and treatment of bacterial inflammation. Treatment: 1 drop 3 times a day for 9 days in a row. Bottles of 10 ml. Price: 56 – 63 rubles.

Side effects

The manufacturer of the homeopathic remedy Iris assures customers that there are 100% no side effects when used. But it is extremely rare for pets to experience allergic reactions. This mainly occurs due to individual intolerance to certain substances. In cases of overdose, cats experience the following symptoms:

weakness;
tremor of the limbs;
nausea;
anemia.

Analogue

Description of the drug

The drug in the bottle looks like a yellowish solution without sediment.

The product contains gentamicin sulfate, which effectively fights most pathogenic bacteria. The exceptions are their anaerobic varieties, viruses and protozoa.

Thanks to the optimal ratio of salts in the drug, it perfectly treats the cat’s eyes and maintains the positive effect for a long time.

Contraindications to the use of this product are individual intolerance to the components of the drug or pregnancy of the cat.

Iris is a low-hazard substance; no cases of side effects have been identified.

Analogs

Diamond eyes. The drug is mainly used to treat injured eyes, as well as for increased tearing. Blocks the development of cataracts.
Dekta-2. The product is used in the postoperative period to reduce allergic reactions.
Leopard. These drops fight various types of inflammation.
Tsiprovet. The drug is used before preparing for eye surgery.
Anandin. The product stimulates regeneration processes to restore the skin and membranes of the eye.

Diamond eyes

Reviews

Pavel: Last spring we picked up a small black kitten near our house and named him Coal. After a couple of months, my wife and I noticed that his left eye stopped opening completely. The next day we went to see the vet, and it later turned out that our little furball had picked up an infection somewhere. It is not difficult to instill Iris drops; improvements appeared already on the 5th day. The full course of treatment lasted 1.5 weeks.

Ekaterina: In my 6th cat, 2 months ago I noticed hard discharge in the corners of the eyes. This really alarmed me, so I immediately went to the clinic. On the doctor’s recommendation, I purchased Iris drops, at that time they seemed to cost 170 rubles. I instilled drops 2 times a day, managed without outside help, since my pet did not particularly resist. After 2 weeks of treatment, traces of eye inflammation completely disappeared.

Iris drops are an effective remedy for the treatment of various eye diseases. But under no circumstances should you self-medicate. Consult your veterinarian before use.

After all, only an experienced veterinarian can prescribe the correct dosage of drops. In this case, there will be no complications, and the treatment will bring the expected results. The drops have good bactericidal and prolonged properties. Do not forget to regularly examine your furry, because this is the only way to detect diseases in the early stages of development. All the best!