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Tetracyclines (Ophthalmic)

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Category
  • Antibacterial, ophthalmic - Chlortetracycline; Tetracycline
Description

Tetracyclines 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
    • Ophthalmic ointment
  • Tetracycline
    • Ophthalmic ointment

Brand Names

Some 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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