Polytetra Ointment
Oxytetracycline 3% + Polymixin B Sulphate 0.013% Topical
3%
Pharmadesh Laboratories Ltd.
| Pack size | 5gm tube |
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| Retail Price | 25 AED |
Indications
Polytetra Ointment is used for:
Superficial skin infections
Adult Dose
Adult: Apply to the affected area on sterile gauze 2 or 3 times daily.
Child Dose
Child: Apply to the affected area on sterile gauze 2 or 3 times daily.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity.
Precautions
Avoid prolonged use.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Oxytetracycline 3% + Polymixin B Sulphate 0.013% Topical :
Local skin irritation.
Mechanism of Action
Oxytetracycline binds reversibly to the 30S and possibly 50S ribosomal subunits, thus inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis and arresting cell growth. It is active against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.
Polymyxin B: Bactericidal; causes leakage of bacterial membrane.
Note
Polytetra 3% Ointment manufactured by Pharmadesh Laboratories Ltd.. Its generic name is Oxytetracycline 3% + Polymixin B Sulphate 0.013% Topical. Polytetra is availble in Bangladesh.
Farmaco BD drug index information on Polytetra Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.