Tetracycline ophthalmic ointment is used in ophthalmology for the treatment of inflammatory diseases eyes that are caused by infection sensitive to the components of the drug microorganisms. The effectiveness of treatment with respect to dosages and the correct timing of the course is high. Tetracycline is an antibacterial broad-spectrum drug. Please note that he has contraindications for use. Read more about the pharmacological group, therapeutic effect and precautions during treatment with tetracycline ointment in this material.
Content
- 1Description of the preparation
- 2Pharmacological action and group
- 3Indications and contraindications
- 4Possible complications caused by the use of the drug
- 5Video
- 6conclusions
Description of the preparation
Tetracycline ointment in ophthalmology is used to treat inflammatory eye diseases.It effectively affects a number of microorganisms.
Tetracycline is an antibacterial medicament of a wide spectrum of action.
Tetracycline ointment has a wide range of effects, is applied topically.Toxic components in the composition of the product are not included, therefore the formula has an effective and at the same time gentle influence. The form of release - homogeneous dense mass of white color with the expressed yellowish shade in metal tubes. The weight of the tube is 3 or 10 g. The composition is applied a thin layer on the affected skin of the eyelids twice a day. If the product is applied under the bandage, then it should be applied directly to the bandage.The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor.
Pharmacological action and group
Tetracycline is an antibiotic with pronounced bacteriostatic properties.It acts on gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms (streptococci, staphylococci, gonococcus, salmonella, pneumococcus, shigella, intestinal sticks, clostridia, chlamydia, mycoplasma, rickettsia). Fungi, viruses, protaeus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are not affected by active components.
Composition of the preparation:
- Active active substance -tetracycline hydrochloride.
- Excipients:sodium disulfide, petroleum jelly, lanolin, ceresin.
It is not recommended for use with metals and sparingly soluble minerals such as calcium, antacids, because interaction of tetracycline with the listed components creates difficult soluble compounds that can linger in organism.
May be appointed as a complex, and as an analogue the following ointments: Erythromycin, Floxal, and Tobramycin.
Read also the instructions of the ointment Floxal.
Indications and contraindications
In ophthalmology, tetracycline is used to treat conjunctivitis and inflammation of the eyelid margins. Other indications for the use of the medicinal product:
- acne;
- furuncles;
- burns;
- eczema (including those infected);
- streptoderma;
- staphyloderma;
- trachoma.
In ophthalmology is recommended for use in the following cases:
- Infectious blepharitis.
- Barley (gordeloyum) and meibomite.
- Halyazion.
- Keratites.
With allergic rashes, fungal lesions, demodectic eyelids, purulent wounds, the drug does not make sense.
Tetracycline ointment is not effective for allergic rash, facial tissues, proteas, fungus, purulent wounds, viruses, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
The main contraindications to treatment with tetracycline ointment:
- hypersensitivity to the active components of the drug;
- age up to 5 years;
- pregnancy and breastfeeding.
With the simultaneous use of tetracycline with glucocorticosteroids, the effect of the latter is enhanced.The active substance of the ointment has the property of depositing on dentin and enamel in children, if the drug is used to treat various skin diseases during teething. As a result, the color of the enamel can change.
Observe the storage conditions of the drug. This should be a dry place, protected from children. The optimum air temperature is 8-15 ° C. Shelf life of the ointment is 3 years - after its expiration, the drug can not be used.
Possible complications caused by the use of the drug
The use of a tetracycline ophthalmic ointment in a number of cases can cause photosensitization - that is, increased sensitivity to solar radiation.Allergic reactions to the active substance of the drug are rare, but this possibility can not be completely ruled out. Other adverse reactions:
- disruption of the functioning of the digestive tract;
- occurrence of fungal skin lesions.
When treating tetracycline ointment, allergic reactions, abnormalities in the functioning of the digestive tract, fungal skin lesions, as well as photosensitivity (photosensitivity) may occur.
Have you noticed one of the above negative symptoms? Discontinue use and consult a physician. Most likely, he will offer you a safer analogue of the tetracycline ointment in your case.
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conclusions
Tetracycline ointment is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is used topically to treat the redness of the corners of the eyelid skin, as well as conjunctivitis. In childhood, up to 5 years of age it can not be used, and the drug is not prescribed to pregnant and lactating women. During the treatment of ointment during teething can change the color of the enamel (the active substance penetrates into the dentin). With an allergic rash, lesions of the face, fungus, purulent wounds, proteus viruses, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the ointment is not effective. The duration of the course of treatment should be prescribed by a doctor. Do not use the drug after the expiration date (it is 3 years).
