Terra-Cortril
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Terra-Cortril
Please Note: This Brand Name drug is no longer available in the US.(Generic versions may still be available.)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Terra-Cortril (oxytetracycline and hydrocortisone) Eye/Ear Suspension:
| Eye: | Instil one to two drops into the affected eye three times daily. |
| Ear: | Instil two to four drops into the affected ear three times daily. |
Terra-Cortril (oxytetracycline and hydrocortisone) Eye/Ear Ointment:
| Eye: | Instil a small quantity (approximately 1 cm) of the ointment into the affected eye two or three times daily. |
| Ear: | Instil a small quantity (approximately 1 cm) into the affected ear three or four times daily. |
The patient should be instructed to avoid contamination of the tip of the tube when instilling the suspension or the ointment.
The suspension should be shaken well before use. The dropper should be replaced in the bottle immediately after use.
HOW SUPPLIED
IDENTIFICATION
Terra-Cortril (oxytetracycline and hydrocortisone) Eye/Ear Suspension is a light yellow, homogenous, viscous suspension.
Terra-Cortril (oxytetracycline and hydrocortisone) Eye/Ear Ointment is a light yellow, homogenous ointment.
PRESENTATION
Terra-Cortril (oxytetracycline and hydrocortisone) Eye/Ear Suspension: Aluminium tubes each containing 5 mL (4,4g).
Terra-Cortril (oxytetracycline and hydrocortisone) Eye/Ear Ointment: Aluminium tubes each containing 5g.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Store below 30°C. Keep out of reach of children.
REGISTRATION NUMBERS
Terra-Cortril (oxytetracycline and hydrocortisone) Eye/Ear Suspension: H1178 (Act 101/1965).
Terra-Cortril (oxytetracycline and hydrocortisone) Eye/Ear Ointment: H1179 (Act 101/1965).
Pfizer Laboratories (Pty) Ltd, 102 Rivonia Road, SANDTON, 2196
30 September 1986
Updated on this site: April 2002
Last reviewed on RxList: 2/15/2005
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
Additional Terra-Cortril Information
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