Product Description

🔹 Product Overview
Tetracycline Eye Ointment USP 1% is an ophthalmic antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.
Contains Tetracycline Hydrochloride 1%, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that helps control the growth of bacteria causing eye infections.
Commonly prescribed for conditions affecting the eyelids, conjunctiva, and other external eye tissues.

🔹 Key Uses
Treatment of bacterial eye infections
Management of bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Treatment of blepharitis and eyelid infections
Helps prevent bacterial growth in susceptible eye conditions
Supports recovery from antibiotic-responsive ocular infections

🔹 Composition
Active ingredient: Tetracycline Hydrochloride USP 1%
Belongs to the tetracycline antibiotic class
Formulated as a sterile ophthalmic ointment

🔹 How It Works
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis
Prevents the growth and multiplication of infection-causing bacteria
Helps clear bacterial infections and reduce associated symptoms

🔹 Key Benefits
Effective antibiotic eye ointment
Helps reduce redness, irritation, and discharge caused by bacterial infections
Provides prolonged contact with the affected eye tissues
Supports faster recovery from bacterial eye conditions
Commonly used in ophthalmic infection management

🔹 Dosage and Administration
Use exactly as prescribed by a healthcare professional.
Apply a small ribbon of ointment inside the lower eyelid.
Avoid touching the tube tip to the eye or surrounding surfaces.
Complete the full course of treatment even if symptoms improve.

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Temporary blurred vision after application
Mild eye irritation
Burning or stinging sensation
Eye redness
Increased sensitivity in rare cases

🔹 Precautions
For ophthalmic use only.
Do not wear contact lenses during active eye infection unless advised by a doctor.
Maintain proper hygiene while applying the ointment.
Inform your doctor about any known allergy to tetracycline antibiotics.
Seek medical attention if symptoms worsen or do not improve.