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Tetracycline is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria and is used to treat many different types of infections, including acne. Therefore, unnecessary use or abuse of this antibiotic can reduce its effectiveness.1. When is tetracycline 1% ointment used?
Tetracycline 1% ointment is used to treat infections of the ocular surface such as conjunctivitis, trachoma in endemic areas, and to prevent neonatal conjunctivitis caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Chlamydia trachomatis.For infection of the eyeball surface:
Ointment should be applied 3-4 times/day for adults and children over 8 years of age Prevention of conjunctivitis in infants: after birth, wipe the eyes for children with sterile gauze and then apply ointment to each eye only once, close the eyes and gently rub to help the fat spread. For trachoma:
Intermittent treatment: Apply ointment to each eye twice daily for 5 days or 1 time per day for 10 days. Apply this medication continuously for 6 consecutive months. Continuous strengthening treatment: Apply ointment to each eye, twice daily for at least 6 weeks.
2. Undesirable effects of tetracycline?
Users should immediately go to medical facilities for examination and treatment if they have symptoms such as:Headache, dizziness, decreased vision Fever, chills, body aches Red rash, tingling sensation Burning, burning Urinary little or no anuria Jaundice, pale, dark urine In addition, children's teeth may be underdeveloped and discolored when using tetracyclines for pregnant women or children under 8 years old
Tetracyclin 1% thuốc mỡ được dùng để điều trị các nhiễm khuẩn bề mặt nhãn cầu
Care should be taken not to use tetracycline ointment for children under 12 years of age and people who are sensitive to tetracyclines. In addition, when using the drug, there are also the following notes:
Using topical tetracyclines has the risk of increasing susceptibility leading to increased drug resistance of bacteria, so the drug should be used for limited treatment of infections caused by bacteria. Highly susceptible strains of bacteria and trachoma Do not use the medicine after opening the tube for more than 1 month. After each opening, close the cap and store the tube in a dry place, protected from light. Do not let the tip of the tube touch anything. anything to avoid contamination Do not apply eye drops to more than one person at the same time
3. How much does tetracycline eye ointment cost?
Tetracycline ointment is currently circulating in the form of tubes, packed in 5g boxes, with a shelf life of 36 months from the date of manufacture. The price of a tube of tetracycline ointment is currently 6000 VND/tube, which can be purchased at reputable licensed drug stores.Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
