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Acetylcysteine Ophthalmic

Mucomyst Ophthalmic Compounded

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Ophthalmic

Routes

Ophthalmic

Indications

Melting corneal ulcerMelting corneal ulcer (collagenase inhibition)

Mechanism of Action

Thiol compound that inhibits collagenase (matrix metalloproteinases) in melting corneal ulcers. Breaks disulfide bonds in mucus, also reducing mucus viscosity on the corneal surface.

Side effects & warnings

Must be compounded for ophthalmic use. Essential for melting/keratomalacia ulcers. Apply every 1-2 hours initially. Stinging on application. Refrigerate compounded solutions. Short shelf life.

Species with Acetylcysteine Ophthalmic dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Strong×2

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Backed by a published source

  • · Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)Ophthalmic0 mg/kg1 drop affected eye q1-2h initially, then q4-6hStrongGelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed
Cat (Domestic)Ophthalmic0 mg/kg1 drop affected eye q1-2h initially, then q4-6hStrongGelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed

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