Tetracycline Eye Ointment 1% – 5g Tube
Composition:

Each 5 grams of 1% tetracycline eye ointment contains:

• Active ingredient: Tetracycline (as tetracycline hydrochloride) – 50 mg

• Excipients: Vaseline, hard paraffin, lanolin

Indications for Use:

Chlamydia-induced eye infections, including trachoma.
This medication is also used to treat other eye infections caused by tetracycline-sensitive bacteria (including chlamydia), such as:

• Conjunctivitis

• Keratitis

• Blepharitis

• Blepharoconjunctivitis

• Keratoconjunctivitis

• Meibomitis (hordeolum)

• Trachoma

Dosage and Administration:

Topical use.Apply a 0.5 to 1 cm strip of ointment behind the lower eyelid:

• For blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis: 3–4 times daily for 5–7 days

• For keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis: 2–3 times daily for 5–7 days. If no improvement is observed within 3–5 days, consult a physician

• For meibomitis (hordeolum): Apply at night until inflammation subsides

• For trachoma: Apply every 2–4 hours or more frequently for 1–2 weeks. Once inflammation subsides, apply 2–3 times daily. The course of treatment for trachoma may last 1–2 months

Contraindications:

• Hypersensitivity to any of the product components

• Liver and kidney dysfunction

• Pregnancy

• Breastfeeding

• Children under 8 years of age

Use During Pregnancy and Lactation:

Use of this product during pregnancy and lactation is contraindicated.

Effect on the Ability to Drive and Use Machinery:

Patients who experience temporary blurred vision after application should avoid driving or operating machinery or any complex equipment that requires clear vision until visual clarity returns.

Storage Conditions:

Store in original packaging, in a dry place, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Keep out of reach of children.