Eye drops, gels and ointments can look similar in a small photograph. Start with the written identity of the exact pack.
Record the product name and form
Write down the complete name, including any strength printed next to it. Keep the form with the name: a drop, gel and ointment are different descriptions. Check the wording on the current pack rather than inferring it from a bottle shape or the colour of a carton.
Keep the intended use visible
Look for the part of the label that identifies how and where the product is used, and the animal it is labelled for. If a catalog photograph does not show those details clearly, use the full manufacturer information and ask your veterinarian to confirm the exact product. A photograph of the front panel is only part of the information.
Separate the container size from instructions
Record the container volume or weight as a pack detail. A number beside mL or g describes the presentation; this reading exercise does not establish how much to give, how often to use a product or whether it is suitable for an eye problem. Keep written veterinary instructions with the product.
Save a useful reference
Keep a clear photograph of the carton, the container label and any leaflet, with the lot and expiry details readable. When asking a product-identity question, include the complete name and presentation. AnimalRxDirect currently provides a catalog; it does not accept prescriptions or medical records.