Cortecycline Eye Ointment
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Product introduction
Cortecycline Eye Ointment is a combination of two medicines used to treat bacterial eye infections. It prevents the growth of the bacteria that cause infection in the eyes. It also relieves the symptoms such as redness, swollen, and itching in the eye.
Cortecycline Eye Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Cortecycline Eye Ointment1 and Cortecycline Eye Ointment2.
Cortecycline Eye Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Cortecycline Eye Ointment1 and Cortecycline Eye Ointment2.
Uses of Cortecycline Eye Ointment
- Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Benefits of Cortecycline Eye Ointment
In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Cortecycline Eye Ointment is an antibiotic medicine that stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of Cortecycline Eye Ointment
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cortecycline
- Stinging sensation
- Eye irritation
- Blurred vision
How to use Cortecycline Eye Ointment
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
How Cortecycline Eye Ointment works
Cortecycline Eye Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Tetracycline and Hydrocortisone which treat eye infection. Tetracycline is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cortecycline Eye Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cortecycline Eye Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cortecycline Eye Ointment may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Cortecycline Eye Ointment?
If you miss a dose of Cortecycline Eye Ointment, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Cortecycline Eye Ointment
₹14.0/Eye Ointment
T-Cycline HC Eye Ointment
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₹65/eye ointment
364% costlier
Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Cortecycline Eye Ointment to treat bacterial infections of the eye.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
- If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Burning sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Cortecycline Eye Ointment
Once A Day
69%
Twice A Day
27%
Thrice A Day
3%
Alternate Day
1%
What are you using Cortecycline Eye Ointment for?
Bacterial inf*
50%
Eye disorders
17%
Others
17%
Skin disorder*
17%
*Bacterial infections, Skin disorders
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
50%
Average
50%
What were the side-effects while using Cortecycline Eye Ointment?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Cortecycline Eye Ointment?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Cortecycline Eye Ointment on price
Not Expensive
100%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Mayo Clinic. Tetracycline. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Hydrocortisone. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Medscape. Tetracycline. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Medscape. Hydrocortisone. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Syntho Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: E-6, Talkatora Industrial Estate, Lucknow- 226011.
Country of origin: India
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