G Tetracycline

Indication

Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Administration

First, wash hands. Then pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Squeeze a thin strip of ointment into the pouch. A 1-cm (approximately ... View More

Adult Dose

Ophthalmic Adults: Apply every two to four hours.

Child Dose

Ophthalmic Children: Apply every two to four hours.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity; pregnancy, lactation, children; renal impairment.

Mode of Action

Tetracycline exhibits its bacteriostatic action by reversibly binding to the 30S subunits of the ribosome, thus preventing protein synthesis and arresti... View More

Precaution

Hepatic impairment. Avoid exposure to sunlight. Periodic evaluation of renal, hepatic and haematological system during prolonged therapy.

Side Effect

Burning, irritation, visual disturbances, superinfections, photosensitivity, hypersensitivity,

Interaction

Impaired absorption w/ antacids containing divalent and trivalent cations (e.g. Al, Ca, Mg), Fe, Zn and Na bicarbonate preparations, kaolin-pectin, bism... View More