Cyclosporin is an immunosuppressive agent. It is used to reduce the body’s natural immunity. An ointment for the eye is also available for treating keratoconjuctivitis sicca (dry eye syndrome). The opthalmic ointment works by stimulating tear production.

- Give this medication to your pet as directed by your veterinarian. READ THE LABEL CAREFULLY.

- If the medicine is a liquid, measure the dose with reasonable care and shake well.

- Try to give this medication at about the same time each day.

- DO NOT give the pet more medicine than directed and do not give more often than directed.

- DO NOT stop giving this medication to your pet unless directed by your veterinarian. Call your veterinarian ahead of time if your pet needs a refill.

- Try not to miss giving any doses.

- The person administering the drug should wash their hands after handling the medication.

- Apply to the eye as directed by the veterinarian.

Give the dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, and continue with the regular schedule. Do not give the pet two doses at once.

- Keep this medicine out of reach of children.

- Store this medicine in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Store away from heat and direct sunlight.

- Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink or in damp places. The medicine may break down if exposed to heat or moisture.

- Store medication below 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees F) but do not freeze.

- Your pet may experience the following side effects: vomiting, diarrhea and loss of appetite.

- Your pet may also experience liver and kidney problems, if you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian.

- The ophthalmic preparation may result in local irritation with redness around the eye and excessive rubbing.

- Other side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian.

- Make sure to tell your veterinarian what other medication you are giving to your pet.

- Quite often your veterinarian may prescribe two different medications, and a drug interaction may be anticipated. In this case, your veterinarian may vary the dose and/or monitor your pet more closely.

- The following drugs can potentially interact with cyclosporin: gentamicin, amphotericin B, ketoconazole, erythromycin, cimetidine, phenobarbital, phenytoin