Over the counter antibiotic eye ointment for humans


Product introduction

Terramycin Eye Ointment is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat infections of the eye caused by bacteria. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems.

Terramycin Eye Ointment helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering this medicine in the eye. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

It is effective in killing many types of bacteria. However, it will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g.viral) and therefore, should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. Unnecessary use of any antibiotic can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness in the future.

Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation and burning sensation after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have the bacterial eye infection.


  • Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Terramycin Eye Ointment

In Bacterial eye infections

Terramycin Eye Ointment is a medicine that helps to treat eye infections caused by bacteria. It relieves symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness caused due to eye infections. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. This medicine will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.


Side effects of Terramycin Eye Ointment

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Terramycin

  • Eye irritation
  • Burning sensation


How to use Terramycin Eye Ointment

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.


How Terramycin Eye Ointment works

Terramycin Eye Ointment is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This treats your eye infection and relieves discomfort, itching and irritation.


Safety advice

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Terramycin Eye Ointment is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Terramycin Eye Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Terramycin Eye Ointment does not usually affect your ability to drive.

No interaction found/established

No interaction found/established


All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine


Quick tips

  • Terramycin Eye Ointment helps treat bacterial infections of the eye.

  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

  • Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.

  • Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.

  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.

  • It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.

  • Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.

  • Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.


Fact Box

Chemical Class

Tetracyclines

Action Class

Tetracyclines


Interaction with drugs

Taking Terramycin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Brand(s): Tretoact, Acetroin, Psotretin

Brand(s): Bentoform, Strotas

Brand(s): Milorgen, Fosphen, Fosentin


Patient concerns

Over the counter antibiotic eye ointment for humans

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