Terramycin Ophthalmic Ointment
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Terramycin requires a prescription in the State of California, AIF-00758R1.
Terramycin is an ophthalmic antibiotic ointment to help fight eye infections such as conjunctivitis, inflamed cornea, pink eye, corneal ulcer, and inflammation of the eyelids. One of its main ingredients, oxytetracycline, works by blocking the ability of bacteria to produce proteins which helps them to grow and multiply.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
WHAT IS TERRAMYCIN OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT? |
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Terramycin is an ophthalmic antibiotic ointment to help fight eye infections such as conjunctivitis, inflamed cornea, pink eye, corneal ulcer, and inflammation of the eyelids. |
FOR: |
Cats and Dogs |
HOW DOES TERRAMYCIN OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT WORK?
BENEFITS: |
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•Provides dual antibiotic activity to fight bacterial infections.
•Helps combat a variety of eye infections, including pink eye, inflamed cornea, corneal ulcer and inflammation of the eyelids. |
SIDE EFFECTS: |
Serious side effects are not expected. Some stinging may occur. Fatal allergic reactions in cats may occur. Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room immediately if your cat has swelling of the face, itching, or appears to have difficulty breathing. Talk to your veterinarian about any other side effects that seems unusual or bothersome to your pet. The use of oxytetracycline and other antibiotics may result in an overgrowth of resistant organisms such as Monilia, staphylococci, and other species of bacteria. If new infections due to nonsensitive bacteria or fungi appear during therapy, appropriate measures should be taken. |
INSTRUCTIONS
CARE INSTRUCTIONS: |
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This sterile ointment is usually applied as a thin film to the inside of the lower eyelid 2 to 4 times daily. If applying another medication to the same eye, wait 10 minutes before the next application |
Use As Directed By Veterinarian |
DOSAGE
DOGS: |
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•All Weights: This sterile ointment is usually applied as a thin film to the inside of the lower eyelid 2 to 4 times daily. If applying another medication to the same eye, wait 10 minutes before the next application. |
CATS: |
•All Weights: This sterile ointment is usually applied as a thin film to the inside of the lower eyelid 2 to 4 times daily. If applying another medication to the same eye, wait 10 minutes before the next application. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS: |
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1. What is the most important thing I should know about Terramycin?
2. How does Terramycin work? 3. How should Terramycin be given? 4. What should I be cautious of with Terramycin? 5. What ingredients are in Terramycin? |
ANSWERS: |
1. Terramycin Ophthalmic Ointment is FDA-approved for veterinary use in dogs, cats, and horses. Terramycin Ophthalmic Ointment is available over-the-counter, except in California where it requires a prescription. Terramycin is available as a sterile eye ointment. The sterile ointment is usually applied as a thin film to the inside of the eyelid 2 to 4 times a day. Contact your veterinarian if your pet’s symptoms begin to get worse or if you do not see any improvement to your pet’s condition after a few days. Do not touch the tube opening to any surface, including eyes and hands. The tube opening is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in the eye.
2. One of its main ingredients, oxytetracycline, works by blocking the ability of bacteria to produce proteins which helps them to grow and multiply. 3. Terramycin Ophthalmic Ointment is usually applied as a thin film to the inside of the lower eyelid 2 to 4 times daily. 4. Do not touch the tube opening to any surface including eyes or hands. This medication may cause blurred vision. Avoid using other eye medications unless approved by your veterinarian. Prolonged use of this medication may result in a more serious bacterial or fungal infection. 5. The ingredients in Terramycin per gram are Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride (5 mg), and Polymyxin B Sulfate (10,000 Units) |
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