Tetracycline ointment instructions. Tetracycline ointment - an antibacterial drug for external treatment

Tetracycline ointment- a broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotic from the tetracycline group. It disrupts the formation of the complex between transfer RNA and the ribosome, which leads to suppression of protein synthesis.
Active against gram-positive microorganisms (Staphylococcus spp., including those producing penicillinase; Streptococcus spp. (including Streptococcus pneumoniae), Haemophilus influenzae, Listeria spp., Bacillus anthracis and gram-negative microorganisms Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Bordetella pertussis, Escherichia coli , Enterobacter spp., Klebsiella spp., Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., as well as Rickettsia spp., Chlamydia spp., Mycoplasma spp., Treponema spp.
Resistant: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus spp., Serratia spp., most strains of Bacteroides spp. and fungi, viruses, group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (including 44% of Streptococcus pyogenes strains and 74% of Streptococcus faecalis strains).

Indications for use

Tetracycline ointment used for skin diseases: acne, streptostaphyloderma (pustular skin disease caused simultaneously by strepto- and staphylococci), furunculosis (multiple purulent inflammation of the skin), folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles), infected eczema (neuroallergic inflammation of the skin with associated microbial infection), trophic ulcers (slow-healing skin defects), etc.

Mode of application

Tetracycline ointment applied to the lesions 1-2 times a day or used as a bandage, changed after 12-24 hours. Duration of treatment - from several days to 2-3 weeks.

Side effects

If itching, burning, or redness of the skin occurs, treatment is stopped.
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, dysphagia (swallowing disorder), glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus), allergic reactions (skin rash, itching, eosinophilia) are possible. Rarely - Quincke's edema (allergic edema), photosensitivity (increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight). With long-term use of the drug, the development of candidiasis (fungal disease), intestinal dysbiosis (disturbances in the composition of normal intestinal microflora), and deficiency of B vitamins in the body are possible; neutropenia (decrease in the number of neutrophils in the blood), thrombocytopenia (decrease in the number of platelets in the blood), hemolytic anemia (increased breakdown of red blood cells in the blood), transient (temporary) increase in the blood of liver transaminases, alkaline phosphatase (enzymes), bilirubin, residual nitrogen. When used parenterally (intramuscular, intravenous), pain at the injection site is possible.

Contraindications

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Contraindications for use Tetracycline ointment are: severe liver dysfunction, leukopenia (decrease in the level of leukocytes in the blood), mycoses (fungal diseases), third trimester of pregnancy, hypersensitivity to the drug. Not prescribed for children under 8 years of age.

Pregnancy

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Tetracycline ointment Contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.
Penetrates through the placental barrier. May cause long-term discoloration of teeth, enamel hypoplasia, and suppression of fetal skeletal bone growth. In addition, tetracycline can cause the development of fatty liver.

Interaction with other drugs

Tetracycline hydrochloride forms poorly soluble complexes with calcium, iron and other metal ions, and therefore the drug should not be taken simultaneously with milk and dairy products (due to the calcium content in them); with antacids containing aluminum, calcium, magnesium salts; as well as with iron supplements.

Storage conditions

Tetracycline ointment should be stored in a cool place.

Release form

Tetracycline ointment Available in aluminum tubes of 5, 10, 30 and 50 g.

Compound

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Tetracycline ointment - yellow color. Contains 0.03 g (30,000 units) of tetracycline hydrochloride per 1 g.

Main settings

Name:	TETRACYCLINE OINTMENT

What is it used for? Tetracyclines in this concentration are most often used to treat skin diseases caused by staphylococci or streptococci: carbuncles, boils, abscesses, abscesses, eczema, folliculitis, purulent acne.

The working substance in liniment is tetracycline hydrochloride. Auxiliary components: lanolin, medical petroleum jelly, ceresin, paraffin and sodium disulfite.

The abstract indicates that a 3% concentration of the drug is packaged in metal tubes of 5, 10, 30 or 50 grams. The color is yellow, rich, thick consistency, no odor.

According to the annotation, the medication has pronounced antibacterial properties. The product works best against gram-positive and gram-negative microbes, pathogens of trachoma, psittacosis and rickettsia. The mechanism of action is to block structural proteins at the ribosomal level. The medicine also has wound healing and regenerating properties.

The average cost in Russia is 27 rubles per package.

The medication should be applied 1-2 times a day to the affected areas in a thin layer, from 11 years of age. The duration of therapy is individual, determined by the attending physician, but not more than 2-3 weeks in a row. If you overdo it with the period of use, then side effects are possible in the form of itching, depigmentation, burning and photosensitivity.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding

The medication is contraindicated for pregnant women in the 3rd trimester; careful use under medical supervision is possible when breastfeeding.

Contraindications and precautions

Use is prohibited for skin fungus, leukemia, increased sensitive reactions and liver problems. Caution - the initial and middle periods of gestation, the lactation period.

Cross-drug interactions

Do not combine it with any other external medications.

Side effects

The following side effects are possible: scabies and burning; discontinuation of the medication is required. Less commonly - photosensitivity, Quincke's edema, constipation, vomiting, hypovitaminosis B, fungus, thrombocytopenia, changes in reference values of liver tests.

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Moscow Endocrine Plant, Russia

average cost medicine – 6 rubles per package.

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Pros:

It's cheap
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Minuses:

Many side effects when used systemically
Outdated drug.

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average cost drug – 9 rubles per package.

Levomycetin also belongs to obsolete antibiotics for a wide range of uses. Used primarily in the form of eye drops.

Pros:

It's cheap
Copes well with diseases.

Minuses:

Systemic side effects
May not be suitable due to resistance.

3 percent tetracycline ointment is a bacteriostatic antibiotic. The drug inhibits the proliferation of harmful microorganisms at the protein level and has a wide spectrum of action. The medicine is ineffective against viruses, fungi and type A streptococci, but copes with gonorrheal, salmonella, bacterial, chlamydial and staphylococcal infections.

1 Composition and release form

The ointment can be purchased in a 15 g tube. The composition of the medicinal product includes the following substances:

Hydrochloride is the active ingredient.
Petrolatum.
Sodium pyrosulfite.
Anhydrous lanolin.
Ceresin.

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Lorinden S ointment - instructions for use

3 Pharmacology

The ointment belongs to the tetracycline group. This bacteriostatic antibiotic with a broad spectrum of activity inhibits the process of protein association by disrupting the formation of the bond between the transport RNA and the ribosome.

The medicine has an effect against gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms, which include:

Pneumococcus.
Gonococcus.
Salmonella.
Haemophilus influenzae.
Enterobacter.
Streptococcus.
Chlamydia.
Treponema.
Listeria.

There are also ointment-resistant microorganisms:

Enterococcus fecal (74% of strains).
Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Serration.
Streptococcus pyogenes (44% of strains).
Bacteroides.

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4 Indications and contraindications

3% Tetracycline ointment is used in the treatment of the following diseases:

1. Vulvitis is an inflammatory process on the external genitalia. Treatment lasts 7 days.
2. Boils, inflammation of hair follicles, pustular infections, eczema and ulcers. Therapy is carried out until the affected skin area is completely healed.
3. When treating acne, the ointment must be used for two weeks.

The use of the drug is contraindicated in the following conditions:

renal and liver failure;
stomach ulcer;
leukopenia;
mycoses;
hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

The drug cannot be used simultaneously with retinol, penicillin, cephalosporins, cholestyramine, colestipol. This is due to the fact that such an interaction impairs the absorption of the antibiotic.

Possible side effects that occur when using the drug include the following conditions:

fungal infection (candidiasis);
rash, swelling and itching of the skin;
darkening of teeth;
photosensitivity (sensitivity to light).

5 Instructions for use and drug interactions

3% Tetracycline ointment should be applied twice a day in a thin layer to the affected areas of the skin. Before the procedure, you need to clean it of dirt, cosmetics and sebaceous glands.

For eye diseases, the drug is applied twice a day, 3 mm to the mucous membrane of the lower eyelid.

Do not allow the tube of ointment to come into contact with the diseased area. After the procedure, the tip is wiped so as not to introduce dirt into the product.

The instructions for use indicate that tetracycline cannot be used simultaneously with dairy products and milk, with drugs that contain iron, aluminum, magnesium, and calcium.

6 Special instructions

If the condition of the affected area has not improved within 14 days, you should consult your doctor for advice and change treatment.

3% ointment is not used for severe and deep wounds or severe burns.

The use of an antibacterial drug leads to sensitization of the body. Hypersensitivity reactions may develop.

Name: Tetracycline ointment 3%

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Tetracycline ointment 3% (UnguentumTetracyclini3%) Tetracycline ointment 3% method of application and dose: The ointment is applied to the lesions 1-2 times a day or used as a bandage, replaced after 12-24 hours. The duration of treatment is from several days to 2-3 weeks.

Indications for use:

Used for skin diseases: acne, streptostaphyloderma (pustular skin disease caused simultaneously by strepto- and staphylococci), furunculosis (multiple purulent inflammation of the skin), folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles), infected eczema (neuroallergic inflammation of the skin with associated microbial infection), trophic ulcers (slow-healing skin defects), etc.

Tetracycline ointment 3% side effects:

If itching, burning, or redness of the skin occurs, treatment is stopped.

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, dysphagia (swallowing disorder), glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus), allergic reactions (skin rash, itching, eosinophilia) are possible. Rarely - Quincke's edema (allergic edema), photosensitivity (increased skin sensitivity to sunlight). With long-term use of the product, the development of candidiasis (fungal disease), intestinal dysbiosis (disturbances in the composition of normal intestinal microflora), and deficiency of B vitamins in the body are possible; neutropenia (decrease in the number of neutrophils in the blood), thrombocytopenia (decrease in the number of platelets in the blood), hemolytic anemia (increased breakdown of red blood cells in the blood), transient (temporary) increase in the blood of liver transaminases, alkaline phosphatase (enzymes), bilirubin, residual nitrogen. When used parenterally (intramuscular, intravenous), pain at the injection site is possible.

Release form:

In aluminum tubes of 5, 10, 30 and 50 g.

Tetracycline ointment 3% contraindications:

Severe liver dysfunction, leukopenia (decrease in the level of leukocytes in the blood), mycoses (fungal diseases), third trimester of pregnancy, high susceptibility to the product. Not prescribed for children under 8 years of age.

Storage conditions:

In a cool place.

Tetracycline ointment 3% composition:

Yellow ointment. Contains 0.03 g (30,000 units) of tetracycline hydrochloride per 1 g.

Attention!

Before using the medication

"Tetracycline ointment 3%" You should consult your doctor.

The instructions are provided for informational purposes only.

Tetracycline ointment 3% ».

Tetracycline ointment is an antibiotic for external use with a wide range of action. It has a temporary inhibitory effect on the mechanism of protein synthesis in microorganisms.

The ointment exhibits increased pharmacological activity against infectious skin lesions against pathogenic bacteria, including those that destroy penicillin in other medications. These are pathogens: Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Streptococcus, Gonococcus, Bordetellus pertussis, Enterobacter, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Salmonella, Shigella, SPP bacteria, Ricktsia, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Spirochetes.

Resistance to tetracycline is demonstrated by: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus spp., serratia bacteria, most strains of Bacteroides, anaerobic bacteria, fungal infections and some strains of small viruses.

The pharmacokinetic characteristics of the drug are not known, since when used externally, the active substance, even if absorbed into the upper layers of the skin and mucous membranes, does not reach the main bloodstream.

Tetracycline ointment is used for many infectious and inflammatory diseases of the eyes, skin and subcutaneous tissue:

Trachoma is an eye infection that leads to vision loss;
Blepharitis is an infectious inflammation of the eyelids;
Conjunctivitis is an inflammatory process of the outer eye membrane;
Acne;
Foci of skin infection with purulent discharge;
Skin lesions by staphylococci and streptococci;
Furunculosis;
Inflammation of hair follicles;
Eczema complicated by infection;
Long-lasting skin ulcers;
Treatment of postoperative infections;
Keratitis;
Keratoconjunctivitis;
Meibomite (barley).

Locally

Apply a 5-10 mm strip of ointment behind the retracted eyelid:

Blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis - 3-4 times a day for a week;
Keratitis, Keratoconjunctivitis - 2-3 times a day for a week. If no changes occur within five days, consult a doctor;
Meibomite (barley) - daily at night until complete recovery;
Trachoma - after 2-4 hours, preferably more often, for 14 days, then, with noticeable improvement, you can switch to applying the ointment 2-3 times. The course lasts up to two months.

Applying ointment

For other types of lesions, a thick layer of ointment is applied to the infected areas of the skin, applying a small amount of the substance to the healthy edges along the contour of the lesion. Depending on the degree of damage, the application can be applied 1-2 times a day or a loose bandage can be applied, which is updated as necessary.

The entire course of treatment lasts several weeks, although with mild lesions 2-5 days are enough. To a large extent, this depends on the individual response of the patient’s body to therapeutic actions and on the severity of the disease itself.

Tetracycline ointment has few contraindications:

Individual intolerance to the ingredients of tetracycline and similar antibiotics: doxycycline, oxytetracycline;
Fungal infections on the skin;
Children under 11 years of age;
Allergies and anaphylactic shocks in the patient's past.

When applying the ointment, sometimes unplanned reactions of the body occur:

Irritation accompanied by itching;
Mild burning sensation;
Redness and swelling of the skin surface;
Increased skin sensitivity to solar radiation;
Quincke's edema.

With prolonged use of tetracycline ointment, complications associated with the proliferation of yeast can cause candidiasis, which manifests itself in painful rashes on the mucous membranes; or in especially severe cases - infection by blood microbes. Therefore, when using even a seemingly completely safe drug, you must carefully monitor any reactions of the body to a third-party substance.

In case of a negative reaction of the body, stop the drug and visit a doctor.

Patients whose vision becomes blurred after using tetracycline ointment are advised not to drive vehicles or come into contact with complex, moving equipment during this period, in order to avoid injuries and accidents.

A study of the interaction of tetracycline ointment with other drugs has not been conducted, since topical drugs are very unlikely to enter the circulatory system and interact with substances dissolved in the bloodstream.

Drug interactions

Overdose

There is no data on overdose of tetracycline ointment.

Tetracycline ointment three percent has a pasty, translucent yellow consistency with a specific odor. Available in aluminum tubes 10-15 g.

This article about the drug “Tetracycline ophthalmic ointment” is an informational version, which is an addition to the official medical instructions for the use of the drug. Before using the ointment, you must obtain medical advice and carefully read the instructions approved by the manufacturer.

The information provided should not be a guide for independent use of the ointment. Remember that only a doctor can prescribe or cancel any medication.

Tetracycline ointment

Tetracyclines belong to a family of drugs called antibiotics.

When applied topically, they prevent the growth of bacteria on the skin.

The drug "Tetracycline" is available in the form of tablets, powder, as well as ointment for the eyes (1%) and external use (3%).

Tetracycline ointment for external use is used to treat bacterial infections such as acne.

There are a lot of positive reviews on the forums about the action of the ointment; consumers are satisfied with it, both in terms of price and speed of action.

Compound:

Active ingredient: tetracycline hydrochloride - first aid antibiotic (100 g of product contains 3 g of substance).
Excipients include: petroleum jelly, paraffin, anhydrous lanolin, ceresin and sodium sulphate pyro.

Pharmacological action of Tetracycline:

Induces bacteriostasis by inhibiting (suppressing) protein synthesis, and is selectively concentrated in sensitive microorganisms.

Effective against various gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as against most chlamydia, mycoplasmas, rickettsia, and some protozoa. Inhibits the growth of Propionibacterium acnes bacteria in sebaceous follicles.

Absorption occurs primarily from the stomach and small intestine. Peak plasma concentration is reached within 4 hours, half-life is about 8 hours. The drug is eliminated mainly through urination.

Bacteriostatic concentration is maintained for up to 6 hours after topical application.

Tetracycline ointment for external use is indicated as a first aid treatment to prevent skin infections such as acne and minor cuts, scrapes and burns.

Contraindications:

Known hypersensitivity to ointment components.
Severe renal failure.
Fungal skin diseases.
Medical history of allergies, asthma, hay fever, hives.
Pregnancy and children under 11 years of age. Tetracycline can reduce skeletal calcification, which leads to incorrect osteogenesis and permanent staining of teeth in children, and sometimes causes hyperplasia of tooth enamel.
Should not be used on the eyes or applied to large areas of the body.

Side effects:

Phototoxic reactions sometimes lead to porphyria-like changes in the skin and pigmentation of the nails.
Allergic reactions are rare. Cases of urticaria, fixed toxiderma, exfoliative dermatitis, cheilosis, glossitis, pruritus and vaginitis, as well as angioedema and anaphylaxis have been reported.

Storage

Tetracycline tablets and ointments should be stored in a tightly closed container, away from light. Shelf life is three years.

Tetracycline for prostatitis: how to use the drug to treat this disease

Tetracycline tablets can be used to treat chronic bacterial prostatitis. At the same time, 3% ointment can burn the penis and urethra, so it is better to use 1% ointment. Tetracycline for prostatitis is usually taken two to four times a day, on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after meals.

note

Tetracycline ointment for prostatitis can be used only on the recommendation of a urologist (for example, if prostatitis is accompanied by inflammation of the head of the penis) and in combination with an oral drug. Inflammation of the prostate gland should be treated from the inside.

Take the tablet with a glass of water and wait at least 10 minutes before lying down after taking the medicine. Tetracycline tablets should not be taken with dairy products. It is necessary to take a full course of Tetracycline, even if the symptoms of prostatitis decrease after a few days.

What can Tetracycline ointment be used and applied for?

This product has a wide range of applications:

Styes and other superficial eye infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, Pneumococcus, Escherichia coli (1% ointment).
In the treatment of eczema, folliculitis and other infectious purulent skin pathologies.
For pimples (acne).
Preventing or treating infection after abrasions, minor cuts, wounds or burns.
In the treatment of vulvitis and other inflammatory processes of the external genital organs in women and men.

How to use Tetracycline ointment correctly:

3% ointment comes in a 15 gram tube with an applicator, which is convenient for applying the medication directly to the skin.
Apply the product to the affected area until the skin feels damp, then use your fingertips to spread the product over the skin and rub in. A second coat may be necessary to completely cover the affected areas.
Be sure to wash the medicine off your fingers.
You should apply Tetracycline ointment to the entire area affected by acne, eczema and other skin conditions, not just to the pustules themselves. This will help prevent the appearance of new pustules.
Ointment 3% may burn the skin, so it should not be applied to the eyes, nose, mouth, or other mucous membranes. If Tetracycline does get into your eyes, rinse them immediately but carefully with plenty of cold tap water; if the burning sensation in your eyes does not go away after rinsing, consult your doctor.

What is Tetracycline 1% ointment for? For those cases when contact with the mucous membrane of the eye is necessary. The use of 1% Tetracycline ointment is also quite simple: a small amount of the drug is carefully placed behind the lower eyelid.

Dosage for skin infections:

Adults and children over 8 years of age apply the ointment to the affected area once or twice a day; an occlusive dressing may be applied. The duration of treatment depends on the decision of the attending physician.

Dosage for eye infections:

Adults and children over 5 years old - 3 to 5 times a day. The duration of treatment depends on the decision of the attending physician.

The safety of topical tetracycline preparations (3%) in children under 8 years of age has not been established.

Pregnant women should not use tetracycline ointment regularly, even around the eyes. Otherwise, the color of the child’s teeth may change (yellow) and the growth of skeletal bones may deteriorate, but a single application of 1% eye ointment is not harmful to either the mother or the fetus.

The price of 1% Tetracycline ointment in Russian pharmacies is from 41 rubles.

The cost of 3% Tetracycline ointment is 38 rubles.

Available analogues:

Several Russian enterprises are engaged in the production of 3% ointment with Tetracycline, including Biosintez, Nizhpharm, Sintez and Akrikhin. All these drugs have the same active ingredient, so they are interchangeable.
An analogue of 1% Tetracycline ointment is Floxal eye ointment.

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Tetracycline eye ointment is a broad-spectrum antibacterial drug. It is used as part of a complex treatment of inflammation of the conjunctiva, trachoma, barley and other inflammatory diseases of the eyelids. The main effect of the drug is aimed at destroying protein synthesis in bacterial cells. Due to this, tetracycline has a strong bacteriostatic effect.

Description of the drug

Tetracycline ointment is a yellowish or brownish substance. The main active ingredient of the drug is the antibiotic tetracycline at a dosage of 1 gram per 100 grams of ointment. Additional components:

Medical Vaseline;
Mineral oil;
Anhydrous lanolin.

Available in metal tubes with a capacity of 3, 7 or 10 grams, packed in cardboard boxes.

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Tetracycline is used for inflammatory eye diseases.

Tetracycline eye ointment is used only as prescribed by a doctor. It can be purchased at a pharmacy without a prescription, but it is not recommended to use it for self-medication.

Before putting ointment in your eyes, you should wash your hands thoroughly.. After this, carefully pull back the lower eyelid and place a small amount of ointment behind it. According to the instructions, it can be used 3 to 5 times a day. (Similar instructions for Erythromycin ointment, located).

If after 3 days of using tetracycline ointment the painful symptoms have not decreased, you should consult your doctor. It may be necessary to replace this drug with another one that is more effective in this case.

Do not use the ointment longer than the duration of treatment recommended by your doctor. This can lead to the development of concomitant diseases such as candidiasis and others. After application, in some cases, the clarity of vision may decrease. In this case, it is not recommended to drive any complex mechanisms or vehicles during the course of treatment. The ointment has a shelf life of 2 years in a dry, cool place at a temperature of 18 - 20 C.

Instructions for Floxal eye drops can be seen.

Erythromycin - an analogue of Tetracycline ointment

Read more about Erythromycin ointment by clicking on.

Combination with drugs such as Erythromycin or Oleandomycin enhances the effect of tetracycline ointment. The same effect is provided by drugs of the nitrofuran series.

Pharmacological action and group

Tetracycline ointment belongs to the pharmacological group of bacteriostatic antibiotics. Tetracycline disrupts protein synthesis in the cells of pathogenic microorganisms. This broad spectrum antibiotic, most effective against bacteria such as:

Staphylococcus aureus;
Streptococcus;
Escherichia coli;
Salmonella;
Pneumococcus;
Shigella;
Chlamydia;
Rickettsia;
Mycoplasma;
Gonococcus;
Clostridia.

It affects both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms.

Tetracycline is not effective against fungal infections, viruses, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Indications and contraindications for use

The main indications for the use of tetracycline ointment in ophthalmology are:

Also used in the treatment of trachoma and stye. Tetracycline ointment should not be used on the eyes.:

In case of individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
In the treatment of fungal or viral diseases;
Children under 8 years of age;
During pregnancy;
During breastfeeding.

You cannot use tetracycline ointment if you have previously had an allergic reaction to related antibiotics: oxytetracycline or doxycycline. This increases the risk of an allergy to tetracycline.

During pregnancy

Tetracycline ointment should not be used at any stage of pregnancy.. This is due to insufficient knowledge of the effects on the fetus.

Tetracycline ointment should not be used during breastfeeding. This is due to the ability of tetracycline to pass into breast milk.

For small children

Tetracycline ointment should not be used in children under 8 years of age.. This is associated with the risk of side effects. Another danger of use in children is that tetracycline tends to accumulate in the teeth during teething. This may cause the enamel to change color to a darker color in the future.

Possible complications caused by the drug

The use of tetracycline ointment can cause such side effects:

Hyperemia or redness of the skin at the site of application;
Edema ;
Decreased vision clarity.

In rare cases, systemic allergic reactions may occur:

Quincke's edema;
Skin rash.

Long-term use of the ointment can cause disruption of the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as fungal infections.

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Latin name: unguentum tetracyclini
ATX code: S01AA09
Active substance: tetracycline
Manufacturer: Tatkhimpharmaceuticals Russia
Release from the pharmacy: Over the counter
Storage conditions: in a refrigerator
Best before date: 2 years

Tetracycline ointment 3% is used for external use to treat skin lesions of bacterial origin.

Indications for use

Composition and release forms

The working substance in liniment is tetracycline hydrochloride. Auxiliary components: lanolin, medical petroleum jelly, ceresin, paraffin and sodium disulfite.

The abstract indicates that a 3% concentration of the drug is packaged in metal tubes of 5, 10, 30 or 50 grams. The color is yellow, rich, thick consistency, no odor.

Medicinal properties

Mode of application

The average cost in Russia is 27 rubles per package.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding

The medication is contraindicated for pregnant women in the 3rd trimester; careful use under medical supervision is possible when breastfeeding.

Contraindications and precautions

Use is prohibited for skin fungus, leukemia, increased sensitive reactions and liver problems. Caution - the initial and middle periods of gestation, the lactation period.

Cross-drug interactions

Do not combine it with any other external medications.

Side effects

Analogs

Moscow Endocrine Plant, Russia

average cost medicine – 6 rubles per package.

Pros:

It's cheap
Large selection of release forms.

Minuses:

Many side effects when used systemically
Outdated drug.