Tetra

Composition: Each 1 gm of Tetra® Ophthalmic Ointment contains:
-    Oxytetracycline HCl equivalent to oxytetracycline 5mg
-    Polymyxin B sulphate equivalent to Polymyxin B 10,000 units

Properties: Tetra® Ophthalmic Ointment is a combination of:
Oxytetracycline which is a broad spectrum antibacterial agent belonging to the family of tetracycline antibiotics and is primarily bacteriostatic, exerting its effect by the inhibition of protein synthesis and it is effective against many Gram -ve & Gram +ve groups of organisms including:
-    Chlamydia trachomatis   
-    Neisseria gonorrhea
-    Haemophilus influenzae    

Polymyxin B sulphate 10,000I.U. is a topical bactericidal agent with a spectrum of activity similar to colistin derivatives.  It is effective against:
-    Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
-    Haemophilus influenzae (acting synergistically with oxytetracycline).

Indications: Tetra® Ophthalmic Ointment is used topically in the treatment of superficial infections of the eye caused by sensitive bacteria especially for:
1.    Bacterial ophthalmic infections: Superficial ocular infections; conjunctivitis, blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, keratitis and keratoconjunctivitis.
2.     Chlamydial ophthalmic infections:  Used topically either alone or as adjunct to oral anti- infective therapy in the treatment of trachoma.
3.     Prophylaxis of ophthalmia neonatorum.

Contra-Indictions: Hypersensitivity to any of the components in the formulation.

Adverse Effects:Tetra® is usually well tolerated.  Transient stinging or burning sensation occasionally occurs in some cases and usually does not require discontinuation of treatment, except if severe hypersensitivity develops to any of the ingredients.

Dosage & Administration: 1. For Bacterial Ophthalmic Infections:
A small ribbon of Tetra® Ophthalmic Ointment (1cm) is applied to  lower conjunctival fornix of each eye at bed time (if anti-infective drops are used) or 2-4 times daily if Tetra® Ophthalmic Ointment is used alone.

2. For Chlamydial Ophthalmic Infections:
For the treatment of trachoma, a small ribbon of Tetra® Ophthalmic Ointment is applied to each eye, twice daily for 2 months, used either alone or in conjunction with an oral anti-infective agent.

Patient Information:
To avoid contamination, do not touch applicator tip & replace cap after use.

How supplied: Tubes of 5gm of sterile Ophthalmic Ointment.

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