Tetracycline Ointment (For Skin)
2025/07/23
This medication is used to treat superficial bacterial skin infection.
Apply the medication thinly on the affected area, as prescribed by your healthcare professional. Do not apply to your eyes.
If you forget to apply a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. Do not apply excessively to make up for the missed dose.
You should complete each course of antibiotics even if you feel better as incomplete treatment might cause the infection to return or cause antibiotic resistance. When antibiotic resistance happens, the antibiotic will not be able to control the growth or kill the bacteria anymore.
Inform your healthcare professional if:
- You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication.
Some common side effects include:
- Increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight resulting in a skin rash, itching, redness, discoloration or severe sunburn
- Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to the sun is unavoidable.
If any of the side effects do not go away or are serious, please see your doctor.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep this medication away from children.
Pack this medication into a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing into the rubbish chute or bin.
Disclaimers Please take note that the above is not a complete list of all possible side effects. If you have any concerns about your medication or if you have other side effects that you think are caused by this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
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