Hydrocortisone + Tetracycline

Uses

Tetracycline and Hydrocortisone are used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

How it Works

How Tetracycline and Hydrocortisone work Tetracycline and Hydrocortisone is a combination of two medicines: Tetracycline and Hydrocortisone. Tetracycline is an antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to perform vital functions. Hydrocortisone is a steroid that blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) responsible for causing redness, swelling, and itching in the affected area.

Expert Advice

  • Your doctor has prescribed Tetracycline + Hydrocortisone to treat bacterial infections of the eye.
  • Do not skip any doses and complete the full course of treatment, even if you feel better.
  • Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (near the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
  • If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before applying these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting your lenses.
  • Wait at least 5-10 minutes before administering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
  • A burning sensation may occur for 1-2 minutes. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.

Related Medications

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Hydrocortisone 1% w/w + Tetracycline 1% w/w

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Cortecycline Eye Ointment 3gm
Syntho Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Tube of 3 gm
MRP

16.8

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T Cycline HC Eye Ointment 5gm
Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Tube of 5 gm

60

MRP 73.2

Molecule
Salt Composition

Hydrocortisone 1% w/w + Tetracycline 1% w/w

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T Cycline HC Eye Ointment 5gm
Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Tube of 5 gm

60

18% OFF

MRP 73.2

Molecule
Salt Composition

Hydrocortisone 10000mg + Tetracycline 10gm

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T H Eye Ointment
Biomedica International
Tube of 3 gm
MRP

29

No Substitute
Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable
Molecule
Salt Composition

Hydrocortisone NA + Tetracycline NA

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Terracort Eye/Ear Drops
Optho Remedies Pvt. Ltd.
Packet of 5 ml
MRP

29.6

No Substitute
Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable

Frequently asked questions

Tetracycline+Hydrocortisone typically starts working soon after administration, but it may take several days to eliminate all harmful bacteria and for you to feel completely better.
No, you should complete the full course of Tetracycline+Hydrocortisone even if your symptoms improve, as the infection may not be fully cured.
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