Indications for use
The use of Tetracycline ointment 3% is indicated for skin diseases: acne , furunculosis , infected eczema , streptostaphyloderma , trophic ulcers . For what exactly this remedy will help in each specific case, it is better to consult a specialist.
Ointment 1% is used for barley , trachoma , blepharitis , conjunctivitis and other infectious diseases. For what and in what dosages to use this remedy, it is also better to consult a doctor.
Rules of application
Features of using the product:
- Tetracycline ophthalmic ointment, in a column no more than 1 cm long, is placed intraconjunctivally into the conjunctival sac (under the lower eyelid). A sterile stick is used for this. It is important to then distribute the product correctly using a cotton-gauze swab, performing gentle massaging movements.
- Ointment for external use 3% is applied to the affected areas of the skin in a thin layer. In this case, you need to capture a small area around the problem area. Additionally, a bandage is applied to enhance the therapeutic effect. If there is no damage to the skin, the product is practically not absorbed.
The course of treatment and its duration are determined by the attending doctor depending on the type of disease. For eye diseases, procedures are carried out 2-3 times a day. When using a 3% product to treat skin diseases, the dressing should be changed every 12-24 hours. Tetracycline ointment, the instructions for use provide this, can be used for acne. In this case, it is applied pointwise. The product can be used for 3 weeks in the absence of negative reactions from the body. If no improvement is observed within 2 weeks, then you should stop using the ointment and consult a doctor.
Contraindications
If the patient needs to treat stye and other eye diseases, the drug cannot be used simultaneously with other drugs of similar action. In addition, it is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance.
The remedy for skin diseases cannot be used in cases of liver dysfunction, mycoses , leukopenia , or hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. In addition, the ointment is contraindicated for children under 8 years of age and women during the third trimester of pregnancy .
Side effects
When using a product against skin diseases, itching , redness, and a burning sensation may occur. In this case, the use of the ointment should be stopped immediately. In addition, side effects such as nausea, loss of appetite , diarrhea , dysphagia , esophagitis , vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation , glossitis . In rare cases, angioedema and photosensitivity . candidiasis , deficiency B vitamins thrombocytopenia , temporary increase in the level of liver transaminases bilirubin , alkaline phosphatase , and residual nitrogen may appear intestinal dysbiosis , neutropenia , and hemolytic anemia is also noted .
Eye ointment is generally well tolerated by patients. However, in rare cases, when using it, decreased appetite, vomiting, changes in mucous membranes, Quincke's edema , nausea, diarrhea , and allergic skin reactions . In addition, the product may increase skin sensitivity to sunlight.
If signs of hypersensitivity to the drug and negative side effects appear, you should take a break from use. If necessary, you can start using a different antibiotic .
Instructions for use of Tetracycline ointment (Method and dosage)
For those who are indicated for use of Tetracycline ophthalmic ointment, the instructions for use indicate that it should be applied intraconjunctivally. This is done using a sterile stick.
It is very important to know not only how to apply the ointment, but also how to distribute it. This should be done using a cotton-gauze swab. Several massaging movements are performed on the outside of the eyelid.
Tetracycline ointment for conjunctivitis and other eye diseases should be used 3-5 times a day. The average course of treatment is 5-7 days. Depending on the severity of the disease, Tetracycline eye ointment can be used in a dosage of 0.2-0.4 g.
The remedy for skin diseases is applied directly to the affected areas. This should be done 1-2 times a day. The instructions for use of Tetracycline ointment also indicate that it can be used with a bandage that is changed every 12-24 hours. You can use the product from several days to 2-3 weeks.
In cases where Tetracycline ointment for acne is used, it is applied to each pimple, that is, pointwise.
special instructions
It is necessary to remember the ability of tetracycline to change the color of tooth enamel in children during teething; this effect is explained by the ability of tetracycline to be deposited in tooth enamel and dentin.
Like any ophthalmic drug, tetracycline ointment can cause temporary blurred vision, so immediately after applying the drug it is better to refrain from driving a car or working with moving mechanisms.
Store tubes with tetracycline ointment at a temperature of 8 -15 oC. Keep away from children.
Shelf life – 3 years.
Analogs
Level 4 ATC code matches:
Colbiocin
Gentamicin
Levomycetin
Fucithalmic
Tobrex
Analogs of this product are not found very often in pharmacies. The active ingredient and ATX code for the eye ointment are the same as a drug called Tetracycline . Other analogues of the drug are not available.
Composition and release form
Tetracycline ointment is produced in two types:
- 3% for external use in tubes of 5, 10, 30 or 50 g.
- 1% ophthalmic in tubes of 3, 7 and 10 g.
Antimicrobial ointment is yellow in color and has an oily structure. Aluminum or polymer tubes are packaged in cardboard packaging along with instructions for use. The active ingredient in its composition is tetracycline hydrochloride. In the production of tetracycline ointment, auxiliary components are used:
- Lanolin, which nourishes the skin and enhances the anti-inflammatory and regenerating properties of the ointment.
- Vaseline, which enhances the protective properties of the drug.
- Paraffin, which has softening properties and increases the viscosity of the product.
- Ceresin, used as a base and giving the ointment the desired consistency.
- Sodium disulfite, which is used as a filler.
Tetracycline ointment during pregnancy
3 percent Tetracycline ointment during pregnancy is contraindicated during the third trimester.
Pregnant women can take the drug against eye diseases only after appropriate analysis. A woman needs to undergo a bacterial culture , which makes it possible to determine the pathological flora and its sensitivity to antibiotics . The drug is prescribed only if the bacteria are sensitive only to tetracycline . In this case, the duration of pregnancy, the possible risk to the fetus and the duration of use of the medication should be taken into account.
Thus, the medicine is used with great caution, because its active component can cause disruption of bone tissue mineralization and, as a result, abnormal bone development in the fetus. So the use of an eye remedy is rather an emergency measure in which you need to be aware of all possible risks.
Most often during pregnancy, it is prescribed in case of conjunctivitis , which can cause a bacterial infection . For the weakened body of a pregnant woman, this is a real problem, so the use of the drug is considered justified.
Pharmacological properties
The active component of this ointment belongs to the tetracycline group of antibiotics. It has a wide spectrum of antibacterial action, with bacteriostatic properties. Tetracycline exhibits bacteriostatic activity against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms, including most types of streptococci and staphylococci. In addition, it is effective against gonococci, salmonella, pneumococci, shigella, E. coli, clostridium, chlamydia, mycoplasma and rickettsia.
The effect of tetracycline does not apply to viruses, fungi, as well as Proteus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Reviews of Tetracycline ointment
Opinions about this drug are mostly positive. Reviews of Tetracycline ointment contain virtually no reports of side effects, but patients praise the rapid action and good effect. Moreover, people often use the same remedy for both eye and skin diseases. For example, those who have used the drug for acne supplement their reviews with reports of successful treatment of barley , etc. For this purpose, a one-percent remedy is usually used.
Reviews of the eye ointment also report that it can be used on animals. Among the negative aspects, patients note only the unpleasant smell of the product.
Tetracycline ointment price, where to buy
The average price of Tetracycline ophthalmic ointment in UAH is 35 UAH, in rubles – 35-50 rubles. Many of those who compare how much this drug costs compared to other drugs for skin and eye diseases choose it precisely because of its economical cost. The price of Tetracycline ointment is considered one of the most affordable among similar medications.
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