How does I-Drop® Vet compare to cyclosporin-based treatments?
I-Drop® Vet compares favorably to cyclosporin based treatments on several points: • Lower therapeutic cost – I-Drop® Vet typically costs animal owners about a third of the cost of a cyclosporine based treatment. Clinical experience indicates that over 90% of dogs require lifelong therapy1 this becomes a significant savings over the life of the animal. • No contraindications or limitations – the clinical effects of cyclosporine-based treatments have not been determined in dogs with KCS due to the following conditions: congenital alacrima, sulfonamide usage, canine distemper virus, metabolic disease, surgical removal of the third eyelid gland, and facial nerve paralysis with loss of the palpebral reflex.2 As a lubricant and tear replacement, I-Drop® Vet works in all KCS related cases. • Immediate and lasting relief – cyclosporine-based treatments often require weeks of ramping up when they do show results. They may also sting and irritate the eye.3 I-Drop® Vet gives immediate and lasting