Hyaluronate: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
- Mucomimetic viscoelastic fluid that promotes ocular epithelial migration.
- As a viscoelastic for ophthalmic surgery, sodium hyaluronate is also available in several formulations.
Uses of Hyaluronate
- Used as a tear replacement.
- Management of quantitative (keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) or dry eye) and qualitative tear film disorders.
- It has longer corneal contact time than the aqueous tear substitutes.
Dose of Hyaluronate in Dogs and Cats
Dogs, Cats:
1 drop per eye q4–6h, although it can be used hourly if required
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Side Effects of Hyaluronate in Dogs and Cats
- It is tolerated well and ocular irritation is unusual
Contraindications of Hyaluronate in Dogs and Cats
- No information available.
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