Tetracycline eye ointment: instruction manual

Eye Ointment Tetracycline is used in ophthalmology and successfully treats many eye diseases.In normal use, its 1% composition is used against inflammatory processes, infections and bacterial lesions, barley. Ointment is effective against episcleritis and blepharitis.

Before using Tetracycline Ointment, you should read the detailed instructions and follow it.Since for different eye diseases there are certain terms and methods of using the drug, you need to know the exact diagnosis and not engage in self-medication. The standard course of treatment can be no more than 7 days, but in especially difficult cases the treatment course is prolonged by the doctor if necessary.

Description of the preparation

Tetracycline is a preparation in the form of a white thick cream, which has a slightly yellowish color.

It is produced in small tubes of aluminum, with a mass of 3 and 10 grams. In one gram of the drug there are 3 substances of tetracycline hydrochloride. It is produced in two forms: ointments for the treatment of common diseases, and ophthalmic ointment.

Tetracycline ointment is a bacteriostatic antibacterial drug

Sometimes it can be with containers of glass or polymer. It happens in the laboratory. In this case, there is a lot more mass, from, 10 to 2.0 kilograms. This is necessary for using it in a hospital.

In one gram of ointment for the eyes contains:

• Tetracycline in the form of an active substance - 10 mg.
• Auxiliary elements: substances Vaseline and lanolin anhydrous.

Tetracycline can be produced in the form of drops, as well as in tablet form.

Pharmacological action and group

This drug belongs to antibiotic bacteriostatic action and has a wide range of applications.The principle of its action is to stop the synthesis of protein, but it happens by the symbiosis of the ribosome and RNA. Tetracycline shows activity to Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Successfully confronts a number of fungi, small viruses, strains of group A.

Treats areas with lesions on the eyelids and skin around the eyes. Bacterial organisms often cause various infections, due to septicks, which are part of the ointment, lesions are successfully removed. The drug has no painful components, it is very gently felt on the affected areas, and is easily applied to them.

Application

Used for local lubrication of the affected skin.Every two or four hours, depending on the complexity of the disease, the ointment is superimposed on the eyelid. Ointment should be applied a layer of no more than 1-2 mm. If a dressing is required, it is necessary to soak the sterile dressing with ointment, and then fix it with the necessary density on the eye. For this, a band-aid is used. After 12, in some cases 24 hours, the bandage needs to be changed.

Often during use, there may be a slightly cloudy or blurred vision. If there is a prolonged painful sensation after application and visual acuity does not increase, consult a doctor.

The usual duration of treatment depends on the disease itself and its form, for example, with trachoma, it may take a month or two in combination with other systemic means.

With more simple lesions, it is enough to squeeze out the ointment from the tube and put it on the eyelid with a thin strip, spreading over the entire surface of the lesion.Hands before the procedure must be washed with soap. If there is no such possibility, it is necessary to use alcoholic napkins or a special scapula for application. Take care that the tip of the tube does not touch the mucous membrane of the eye or the area of ​​inflammation. To ensure that dirt does not get into the tube, you need to remove the leftovers with a cotton disc or a napkin.

So lay the ophthalmic ointment

Ointment should be slightly warmed before use, especially if you are going to treat a child.

Indications

Ointment, which has a 1% composition, is used for the following ailments:

With barley, bacterial blepharitis, conjunctivitis, the appearance of purulent foci - halazionov, meibomites, abscess of the eyelids.The course of treatment is at least a week. For prevention is added a few more days.

Trachoma or chlamydial infection is usually treated at least two, or even three weeks.

As a prophylaxis, tetracycline ointment is used two to three days, usually recommended after operations or mechanical damage.

In order for the ointment to have the fastest and most effective effect, you should remove all cosmetics and do not use cosmetics throughout the course.Before applying the ointment, you should also remove all dirt from the surface of the skin. In case of damage during shaving or other irritations, wait until the ointment is applied within half an hour.

Contraindications

Ointment can not be used:

1. When leukopenia - a decrease in the level of leukocytes in the blood.
2. Mycosis, allergic reaction to the whole series of tetracycline.
3. Gastric diseases, in the form of ulcers.
4. Hepatic failure.

In pregnancy

During pregnancy, the ointment can be used only in cases of extreme necessity, if the risks are justified and do not pose a serious danger to the health of the mother and the fetus.

To small children

For newborns, ointment should be strictly forbidden.This affects the development of fat accumulation in the liver. Children who have not reached the age of 8 are also not allowed to use, this can affect the development of teeth and their enamel in a negative way.

Possible complications caused by the drug

It is not recommended to use this drug with other penicillins, antacids, cephalosporins, with retinol, colestipol, and elkstyramine.This affects the absorption of the drug, and its effect may worsen.

As side effects, there may be skin rashes, itching or swelling. Violation of visual functions, hypersensitivity to bright light, candidiasis is also provoked by improper use of the drug.

Analogues

If we talk about analogues of tetracycline ointment, then quite a lot.All of them are similar in their effect and have a single pharmacological character, a difference only in the price and side effects of the means. Therefore, before you start using any of the medicines, you should read about what substances are included in the drug and always consult a doctor. Self-administration of these drugs, including Tetracycline ophthalmic ointment, is not recommended. Analogues in the form of ointments include: Erythromycin ointment, Prednisolonovoy, Sulfodecorthem, Foretal, Phloxal. To the antibacterial analogues in the form of drops include the same Floksal, Tebridex, Vitabakt, Norfloxacin.

Erythromycin ointment

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conclusions

Tetracycline ointment belongs to the group of broad-spectrum antibiotics, applicable for most Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.It is not effective in combating viral manifestations of eye diseases - viral keratitis and conjunctivitis. Ointment can be stored for up to three years, if the temperature of its storage is not more than 15 degrees.