Tetracyclines (Ophthalmic)
Category- Antibacterial, ophthalmic - Chlortetracycline; Tetracycline
DescriptionTetracyclines
belong to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Tetracycline ophthalmic
preparations are used to treat infections of the eye. They may also be used
along with other medicines that are taken by mouth for infections of the eye.
Tetracyclines are available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Ophthalmic
-
Chlortetracycline
-
Tetracycline
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
May be available in other countries.
This information applies to the following medicines: |
1. |
Chlortetracycline (klor-te-tra-SYE-kleen)*† |
2. |
Tetracycline (te-tra-SYE-kleen)*† |
* Not commercially available in the U.S. |
† Not commercially available in Canada |
*† Not commercially available in the U.S. and Canada.
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