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Tetracycline ointment eye ointment 1%
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Tetracycline eye ointment 1% - ophthalmological medicine, tetracycline antibiotic with bacteriostatic type of activity. Leads to disruption of formation of complex between ribosome and transport RNA, as a result of which protein binding is disrupted.
The drug has a wide range of therapeutic effects. It inhibits protein binding inside bacterial cells, thereby developing a bacteriostatic effect. The drug demonstrates pronounced activity against gram-negative and -positive microbes. [ 1 ]
Indications Tetracycline ointment eye ointment 1%
It is used for ophthalmological pathologies of infectious origin: keratitis with trachoma, conjunctivitis or blepharitis.
Release form
The drug is released in the form of an eye ointment - inside tubes of 3 or 10 g; inside a pack - 1 tube.
Pharmacodynamics
The drug has a powerful effect on gram-negative and -positive microbes. Among them are pneumococci, epidermal and pyogenic streptococci, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae with gonococci, intestinal and hemophilic bacilli, Ducrey's bacilli, Francisella tularensis, plague bacilli, anthrax bacilli and Chlamydia trachomatis.
It has no effect on individual strains of Haemophilus influenzae, Serratia marcescens, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Aerobacteria spp. [ 2 ]
Dosing and administration
The medication is applied by placing the ointment behind the lower eyelid (the procedure is performed 3-5 times per day).
The duration of therapy is selected by the doctor, taking into account the severity of the pathology: in the case of trachoma - 1-2+ months (a combination with systemic drugs can be used).
- Application for children
Not for use by persons under 8 years of age.
Use Tetracycline ointment eye ointment 1% during pregnancy
There is not enough information regarding the safety and medicinal efficacy of the drug when used in pregnant women or during breastfeeding, which is why it is not prescribed to this category of patients.
Contraindications
Contraindicated for use in case of local signs of severe intolerance to the components of the drug.
Side effects Tetracycline ointment eye ointment 1%
Swelling, hyperemia or itching may occur in the treatment area. People with personal intolerance may experience general allergy symptoms (epidermal rash or Quincke's edema). In such disorders, the use of the ointment is discontinued.
After the application, the patient may experience a transient decrease in visual acuity.
Interactions with other drugs
To enhance therapeutic effectiveness, the drug can be combined with oleandomycin, erythromycin or nitrofuran subgroup substances.
Storage conditions
Tetracycline eye ointment 1% should be stored in a dark place, closed to small children. Temperature level – no more than 15°С.
Shelf life
Tetracycline eye ointment 1% can be used for a 3-year period from the date of sale of the pharmaceutical product.
Analogues
Analogues of the drug are the medications Tobrimed and Tobrex with Tobrin.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Tetracycline ointment eye ointment 1%" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.