- Bacterial conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratocojuctivitis, corneal ulcers.
- Apply ½ inch ribbon every 3-4 hours
- Prevention of neonatal conjunctivitis:
- One single application immediately after birth
Ointment: 1% w/w
- To be applied on the inner side of the lower eyelid.
- When tube is opened for the first time, the first ¼ inch of ointment should be discarded.
- Remove contact lenses before using.
- May cause temporary blurring
Tetracycline.
It inhibits the protein synthesis of susceptible bacteria thereby inhibiting cell replication.
Well tolerated.
- Burning sensation
- Hypersensitivity to class/compound
- Viral eye diseases
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Drug Status
| Availability | Prescription or OTC by Pharmacist |
| Pregnancy | Unknown |
| Breastfeeding | Unknown |
| Schedule | Not controlled |
| BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metacyclin | 1% w/w | Eye Ointment | 3.5g | BDH Industries | BDH Industries |
| Ocucycline | 1% w/w | Eye Ointment | 3.5g | Centaur Pharma | Sai Pharma |
| Tetracycline Eye | 1% w/w | Eye Ointment | 3.5g | Asence Pharma | Medisel Kenya |
| Tracy | 1% w/w | Eye Ointment | 3.5g | Crown Healthcare | Crown Healthcare |