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What is Terramycin used for in animals?
TERRAMYCIN Ophthalmic Ointment with Polymyxin B Sulfate is indicated in dogs and cats with superficial ocular infections, such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, pink eye, corneal ulcer, blepharitis and bacterial inflammatory conditions that may occur secondary to other infectious diseases.
What is the use of eye ointment?
Eye ointments are medicines in an ointment form. They are used when the medicine needs to work directly in your eye to relieve or treat eye conditions. Eye ointments are used to treat conditions such as dry eyes or eye infections (such as conjunctivitis).
Can I use human Terramycin on my dog?
Terramycin is an ophthalmic antibiotic ointment to help fight eye infections such as conjunctivitis, inflamed cornea, pink eye, corneal ulcer, and inflammation of the eyelids. This ointment can be used for dogs, cats and horses.
Can you put Terramycin in dogs eyes?
Terramycin® Ophthalmic Ointment, a broad-spectrum antibacterial ointment, is an effective treatment against a variety of primary and secondary eye infections in dogs and cats. Supports the treatment of Conjunctivitis, Keratitis, Pink Eye, Corneal Ulcer, and Blepharitis in dogs, cats, cattle, sheep, and horses.
Can I use Terramycin on my dog?
Can I use human antibiotic eye ointment on my dog?
You should never treat your dog with human medication without consulting a pet care specialist first. Using the wrong eye drops could cause significant pain, damage, and blindness.
How do I use Terramycin on my cat?
Terramycin for cats is dispensed in tubes containing bright yellow ointment that is put into the cat’s affected eyes. The usual dose is: Apply ointment 2-4 times a day for 2-3 weeks.
How do I apply Terramycin to my dog?
Give oral forms of Terramycin for dogs either an hour before feeding or two hours after feeding. When administering Terramycin ophthalmic ointment, use your finger to gently open the lower eyelid and smear a small amount onto the inside of the lid. Be careful not to scratch your pet’s eye when applying this medication.
Is Terramycin for animals the same as for humans?
Absolutely. Dogs, cats, horses, and sheep regularly take the same medicines as wounded bipedals. Many, and perhaps most, antibiotics are approved for use in humans and animals.