Tricin Ear & Eye Ointment 4g

Tricin general information

What is Tricin used for?

Tricin Eye and Ear ointment is a combination medication used to treat most common eye and ear conditions caused by bacterial infection in dogs and cats.  These conditions include, conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the conjunctiva, the outermost layer of the eye and the inside of the eyelid; superficial keratitis or inflammation of the cornea (the clear area at the front of the eye over the lens and pupil); and otitis externa, which is infection of the outer ear.  Tricin Eye and Ear ointment is also used to treat primary or secondary wounds, or allergic reaction of the skin that have become infected.  Tricin Eye and Ear ointment helps relieve symptoms of eye and ear infection including sore eyes, redness, inflammation, discharge and crusting around the eyelid and scratching and rubbing the ear. 

How does Tricin work?

Tricin Eye and Ear Ointment contains a combination of three antibiotics that are used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and ear in dogs and cats.  Neomycin in Tricin Eye and Ear Ointment is a broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic that is used in topical medications and is effective against wide range of bacteria found in infected skin, including Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas and Proteus species, and works by blocking bacterial protein synthesis and inhibiting the production of proteins needed for bacterial cell growth.  The antibiotic Polymyxin B sulfate in Tricin Eye and Ear Ointment is only effective against Gram negative bacteria like Klebsiella aerogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli, and is often used in combination with other antibiotics for topical bacterial infection.  It works by disrupting the bacterial cell membrane, which makes it more permeable and the bacteria more susceptible to the effects of other antibiotics.  Bacitracin in Tricin Eye and Ear Ointment is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is also used in combination with other antibiotics for topical bacterial infection.  It works by disrupting the bacterial cell wall and interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis.  Polymyxin B and neomycin together are active against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella-Enterobacter species, Neisseria species and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.  Bacitracin is active against most Gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococci, haemolytic and non-haemolytic Streptococci, Clostridia, pathogenic Neisseria species and Haemophilus influenzae.  The combination of antibiotics in Tricin Eye and Ear Ointment prevent spread of infection and relieve symptoms of eye and ear infections in cats and dogs.

What does Tricin contain?

Tricin Eye and Ear Ointment contains the active ingredients Zinc Bacitracin (500IU/g), Neomycin sulfate (5mg/g), and Polymyxin B sulfate (10,000IU).

Treating ear and eye infections with Tricin

Tricin Eye and Ear Ointment contains a combination of three antibiotics, bacitracin neomycin and polymyxin B sulfate that are used to treat most common ear and eye conditions caused by bacterial infection in dogs and cats.  These conditions include, conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the conjunctiva, the outermost layer of the eye and the inside of the eyelid; superficial keratitis or inflammation of the cornea (the clear area at the front of the eye over the lens and pupil); and otitis externa, which is infection of the outer ear.  Neomycin in Tricin Eye and Ear ointment is a broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic that is used in topical medications and is effective against wide range of bacteria found in infected skin and works by blocking bacterial protein synthesis and inhibiting the production of proteins needed for bacterial cell growth.  The antibiotic Polymyxin in Tricin Eye and Ear ointment is often used in combination with another antibiotic for topical bacterial infection and works by disrupting the bacterial cell membrane, which makes it more permeable and susceptible to the effects of other antibiotics.  Bacitracin in Tricin Eye and Ear Ointment is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is also used in combination with other antibiotics for topical bacterial infection.  It works by disrupting the bacterial cell wall and interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis.  This combination of antibiotics in Tricin Eye and Ear Ointment is effective against most common gram positive and negative bacteria found in eye and ear infections in dogs and cats.  Tricin Eye and Ear ointment helps relieve symptoms of eye and ear infection including sore eyes, redness, inflammation, discharge and crusting around the eyelid and scratching and rubbing the ear. 

What are the side effects of Tricin?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Tricin Eye and Ear ointment include eye irritation such as stinging and itching, watery eyes, swelling and redness. 

When should Tricin not be used?

You should not use Tricin Eye and Ear ointment for your cat or dog if your pet:

• is allergic to bacitracin neomycin and polymyxin B sulfate or any ingredients in Tricin
• is pregnant or lactating
• has a viral or fungal eye or ear infection
• has a perforated eardrum
• is taking a systemic aminoglycoside antibiotic

How should Tricin be used?

You should clean and dry your dog’s ear before applying Tricin Eye and Ear ointment, remove any debris or crusting with a non-irritable solution and clip away any hair that would get in the way of treatment. 

You should apply Tricin Eye and Ear ointment to your pet’s ear by squeezing a small amount of ointment into the ear and massaging the ear to ensure it has penetrated into the ear and distributed evenly.  To apply Tricin Eye and Ear ointment to your pet’s eye, pull down the lower eyelid to form a pouch and squeeze a small amount of ointment into the pouch.  How often and for how long you apply Tricin Eye and Ear ointment to your pet depends on what they are being treated for and your veterinarian’s recommendation, which may be up to 3-4 times daily.  Wash your hands before and after use and do not let the tip of the tube touch the eye.  You should continue to apply Tricin Eye and Ear ointment to your pet’s ear or eye for as long as recommended by your veterinarian.

How long should you take Tricin?

You should continue to apply Tricin Eye and Ear ointment to your pet’s ear or eye for as long as recommended by your veterinarian.

Missed dose of Tricin

If you miss a dose of Tricin Eye and Ear ointment apply it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to give the next dose, then skip the missed dose.  Do not apply a double dose.

How should Tricin be stored?

You should store your Tricin Eye and Ear ointment below 25°C in a cool dry place but do not refrigerate.