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Tacrolimus ophthalmic solution is a prescription-only veterinary eye medication used to treat keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS, or "dry eye") in dogs, particularly dogs that have not responded well enough to cyclosporine. Tacrolimus is a potent immunomodulator that calms the immune response damaging the tear glands, helping restore tear production and protect the cornea. It is also used for other immune-mediated eye conditions such as chronic superficial keratitis (pannus).
This medication is used under a veterinarian's guidance. Your vet will set the strength and dosing schedule and monitor your pet's response. Prescription required.
Frequently asked questions
What are tacrolimus eye drops used for in pets?
Treating dry eye (KCS) and other immune-mediated eye conditions in dogs, often when cyclosporine alone isn't enough.
How is it different from cyclosporine?
Both reduce the immune attack on the tear glands. Tacrolimus is more potent, so veterinarians often use it when cyclosporine hasn't produced enough improvement.
Is it given long term?
Dry eye is usually a lifelong condition, so most pets stay on therapy. Don't stop without your veterinarian's direction.
Do I need a prescription?
Yes. Tacrolimus eye drops require a valid prescription from your veterinarian.
Patients? Request More Information Prescribers? Request Prescribing Access
Tacrolimus ophthalmic solution is a prescription-only veterinary eye medication used to treat keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS, or "dry eye") in dogs, particularly dogs that have not responded well enough to cyclosporine. Tacrolimus is a potent immunomodulator that calms the immune response damaging the tear glands, helping restore tear production and protect the cornea. It is also used for other immune-mediated eye conditions such as chronic superficial keratitis (pannus).
This medication is used under a veterinarian's guidance. Your vet will set the strength and dosing schedule and monitor your pet's response. Prescription required.
Frequently asked questions
What are tacrolimus eye drops used for in pets?
Treating dry eye (KCS) and other immune-mediated eye conditions in dogs, often when cyclosporine alone isn't enough.
How is it different from cyclosporine?
Both reduce the immune attack on the tear glands. Tacrolimus is more potent, so veterinarians often use it when cyclosporine hasn't produced enough improvement.
Is it given long term?
Dry eye is usually a lifelong condition, so most pets stay on therapy. Don't stop without your veterinarian's direction.
Do I need a prescription?
Yes. Tacrolimus eye drops require a valid prescription from your veterinarian.
Patients? Request More Information Prescribers? Request Prescribing Access
