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Terramycin 10 MG Eye Ointment
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Terramycin 10 MG Eye Ointment

Manufactured byPfizer Ltd.
ContainsOxytetracycline
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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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
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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.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
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

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
It works by stopping the growth of bacteria by interrupting protein synthesis.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Tetracyclines

Schedule

Schedule H

Oxytetracycline - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 26 May 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00595

Oxytetracycline hydrochloride [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 13 February 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Oxytetracycline-hydrochloride
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Information on this page was last updated on 17 Feb 2020

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