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Tetracycline, 1 % eye ointment

Drug formEye ointments

ATC categoryOphthalmology

ATC subcategoryTopical ophthalmic antimicrobial agents

Brand nameTetracycline

Generic nameTetracycline

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Each of 100 gram of Tetracycline eye ointment 1% contains:

active ingredient:Tetracycline-1g

inactive ingredients: see 6.1. List of excipients

Posology and method of administration

For topical use.

Squeeze a thin strip (from 0.5 to 1 cm) of ointment for eyelid.

  • at blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis: 3-4 times per day for 5–7 days;
  • at keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis: 2-3 times per day for 5–7 days. If there is no improvement after 3-5 days, it is advisable to consult your doctor.
  • at meybomit (sty): at night until signs of inflammation has disappeared.
  • at trachoma: every 2-4 hours or more frequently for 1to 2 weeks. After subsidence of inflamation the drug can be used 2-3 times per day. Duration of therapy: 1-2 months.
Pharmacological properties

Antibiotics.Tetracycline. S01AA09

Pharmaceutical particulars

List of excipients

Lanolin anhydrous – 40g,

Petrolatum ophtalmic –to 100g.

For more detailed information about the drug, click: http://pharm.cals.am/pharm/data/drug_134482/1734095746965.pdf

Leaflet in Georgian: Tetracycline opthalmic ointment