Terramycin ® ophthalmic ointment treats pink eye and other eye infections of the conjunctiva, cornea, or eyelid. In addition, veterinarians may prescribe Terramycin® to treat corneal ulcers (an open sore on the clear surface of the eye). Terramycin® also treats eye infections that result from body-wide infectious diseases, such as distemper in dogs.
The active ingredients in Terramycin ® ophthalmic ointment are oxytetracycline and polymyxin B. Oxytetracycline is an antibiotic that kills susceptible bacteria by disrupting their ability to make certain proteins that are required for the bacteria to survive. Oxytetracycline can also help heal corneal ulcers by blocking specific proteins that damage the cornea. Polymyxin B kills organisms by altering their cell membranes. These active ingredients work together to kill a wide range of bacteria.
Easy to use – simply apply ointment directly on the affected area
Treats conjunctivitis and secondary bacterial inflammatory conditions
Pox lesions around the eye and mouth
Infections caused by pecking
Use directly on the affected areas for treatment of 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.
Suggested daily use: Administer topically to the affected eye 1-4 times daily as needed.
Although it is available without a prescription, it is important to consult your veterinarian before giving it to your pet because what looks like an eye infection may actually be a severe eye condition like eosinophilic keratoconjunctivitis, which is suspected to be caused by a virus and cannot be treated with an antibiotic. Only your veterinarian can rule out these serious conditions and accurately diagnose your pet.
The misuse of antibiotics, including Terramycin® ophthalmic ointment, can result in the overgrowth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Talk to your veterinarian if your pet’s infection does not resolve or worsens.
