Zoetis Terramycin® Ophthalmic Ointment
(Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride and Polymyxin B Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment)
Effectively treats a broad spectrum of eye infections, including those caused by gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria (including Pseudomonas aeruginosa), spirochetes, rickettsiae and certain larger viruses.
Terramycin is indicated for the prophylaxis and local treatment of superficial ocular infections due to oxytetracycline and polymyxin-sensitive organisms, including infections due to streptococci, rickettsiae, E. coli, and A. aerogenes, such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, pink eye, corneal ulcer, blepharitis in dogs, cats, cattle, sheep, and horses; ocular infections due to secondary bacterial complications of distemper in dogs, and bacterial inflammatory conditions which may occur secondary to other infectious diseases in the above species.
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How it Works
Key Benefits
- Broad-spectrum effectiveness for eye infections caused by gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria (including Pseudomonas aeruginosa), infections, spirochetes, rickettsiae and certain larger viruses.
- The combined antibacterial effect of oxytetracycline hydrochloride and polymyxin B is at least additive, and in many instances, an actual synergistic action occurs.
Dosage and Administration
Recommended Administration for Dogs and Cats | |
Frequency |
Administer topically to the eye 2 to 4 times daily |
Please refer to the full product label for complete dosage and administration information.