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Description
Terramycin 10 MG Eye Ointment is used for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible bacterial species. You should not wear contact lenses while you are using this medicine.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Terramycin 10 MG Eye Ointment
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Terramycin 10 MG Eye Ointment
Eye irritation
Dry eyes
Blurred vision
Eye discharge and itching
Eye discomfort
Uses of Terramycin 10 MG Eye Ointment
What is it prescribed for?
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
This medicine is used in the treatment of conjunctivitis or pink eye, which is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus epidermis, etc.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit forming tendency have been reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to oxytetracycline, or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
General warnings
Contact lenses
Usage of contact lenses is not recommended in patients suffering from an eye infection.
Drug resistance
Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing benefits and may even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of developing bacteria that are drug-resistant.
Driving or operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision in some patients. If you experience blurred vision during treatment with this medicine, it is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery until your vision is clear.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Use this medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
It works by stopping the growth of bacteria by interrupting protein synthesis.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Tetracyclines
Schedule
Schedule H
Oxytetracycline - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 26 May 2017]. Available from:
Oxytetracycline hydrochloride [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 13 February 2020]. Available from:
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Information on this page was last updated on 17 Feb 2020
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