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| Pronunciation |
 (oks
i tet ra SYE kleen & pol i
MIKS in bee) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Terak® Ophthalmic Ointment; Terramycin® Ophthalmic Ointment; Terramycin® w/Polymyxin B Ophthalmic Ointment |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Synonyms |
| Polymyxin B and Oxytetracycline |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antibiotic, Ophthalmic |
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| Use |
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Treatment of superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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D |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Topical: Apply 1/2 " of ointment onto the lower lid of affected eye 2-4 times/day |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Patient Information |
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To avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Ointment, ophthalmic/otic: Oxytetracycline hydrochloride 5 mg and polymyxin B 10,000 units per g (3.5 g) Tablet, vaginal: Oxytetracycline hydrochloride 100 mg and polymyxin B 100,000 units (10s) |
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