Terramycin Antibiotic Ophthalmic Ointment

A topical antibiotic mix for mild bacterial eye infections. Used as local treatment for conjunctivitis and secondary bacterial inflammatory conditions of the eye. This broad-spectrum defense combines the potent antibiotics Oxytetracycline and Polymyxin B in a special petroleum base. Oxytetracycline is one of the most versatile of the broad-spectrum antibiotics, and is effective in the treatment of infections due to gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, both aerobic and anaerobic, spirochetes, rickettsiae, and certain of the larger viruses. Polymyxin B Sulfate is one of a group of antibiotics derived from Bacillus polymyxa. The Polymyxin B works rapidly as a bactericidal exclusively against gram-negative bacteria. For dogs, cats, and horses.

Suggested daily use: Administer topically to the affected eye 2-4 times daily as needed.

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*Residents of CA, please ask your veterinarian for a prescription.

Please note: Due to limited availability of Terramycin, it has become necessary for us to limit purchase quantities to (2) per customer. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for helping ensure Terramycin remains available to more pets when they need it.

The broad-spectrum effectiveness of Terramycin against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms is enhanced by the particular effectiveness of polymyxin B against infections associated with gram-negative organisms, especially those due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa, where polymyxin B is the antibiotic of choice. In addition, there is evidence to indicate that polymyxin B sulfate possesses some antifungal activity. The combined antibacterial effect of Terramycin plus polymyxin is at least additive and in many instances, an actual synergistic action is obtained.

Ingredients: Terramycin Ophthalmic Ointment with Polymyxin B Sulfate is a suspension of oxytetracycline hydrochloride and polymyxin B sulfate in a special petrolatum base. Each gram of ointment contains oxytetracycline HCI equivalent to 5 mg of oxytetracycline and 10,000 units of polymyxin B as the sulfate.

Indications: Terramycin Ophthalmic Ointment with Polymyxin B Sulfate is indicated for the prophylaxis and local treatment of superficial ocular infections due to oxytetracycline- and polymyxin-sensitive organisms, including infections due to streptococci, rickettsiae, Escherichia coli, and Aerobacter aerogenes, such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, pink eye, corneal ulcer, blepharitis in dogs, cats, cattle, sheep, and horses; ocular infections due to secondary bacterial complications of distemper in dogs, and bacterial inflammatory conditions which may occur secondary to other infectious diseases in the above species.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Keep from freezing. Keep out of reach of children and pets to avoid unwanted consumption.