Chlortetracycline

Ophthalmic
Ocular infections
Adult: As 1% ophthalmic ointment: Apply sparingly into the affected eye(s) 3-4 times daily. Dosage recommendations may vary among individual products or between countries (refer to detailed product guidelines).

Hypersensitivity.

General disorders and administration site conditions: Local irritation at the site of application. Immune system disorders: Hypersensitivity reaction. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Photosensitivity, skin rash.

Chlortetracycline is a tetracycline derivative that prevents protein synthesis by binding with the 30S and possibly 50S ribosomal subunit(s) of susceptible bacteria. It has a broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms.

Ophthalmic: Store below 30°C. Protect from light.

Eye Anti-Infectives & Antiseptics

S01AA02 - chlortetracycline ; Belongs to the class of antibiotics. Used in the treatment of eye infections.
J01AA03 - chlortetracycline ; Belongs to the class of tetracyclines. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
A01AB21 - chlortetracycline ; Belongs to the class of local antiinfective and antiseptic preparations. Used in the treatment of diseases of the mouth.
D06AA02 - chlortetracycline ; Belongs to the class of topical tetracycline and derivatives agents used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.