Superficial eye infections, especially infections of the conjunctiva and the cornea to be due to susceptible microorganisms. (+ Systemic antibiotic for deep infection).
Superficial eye infections, especially infections of the conjunctiva and the cornea to be due to susceptible microorganisms.
(+ Systemic antibiotic for deep infection).
- Brands
- Pfizer.
- Delivery form
- Ointment.
- Type of product
- Spécialité
- 1 cm make 4 to 6 times a day until complete healing.
- Prophylactic use in surgery: the day before surgery and for several days afterward.
Method of administration
- Assembling into the conjunctival sac of the lower eyelid.
- Blepharitis: First remove scales and crusts before applying the ointment.
- See patient leaflet Eye drops and ointments on www.apb.be or through pharmaceutical care http://www.delphicare.be
The active ingredients are: oxytetracycline and polymyxin B. 1 g of ointment contains 5 mg of oxytetracycline (in the form of oxytetracycline hydrochloride) and 10,000 IU of polymyxin B (in the form of polymyxin B sulfate).
The other ingredients are: liquid paraffin, petrolatum.