What is Tetracycline?
Bacterial infections, including vet ear preparations.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Tetracycline is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
An antibiotic that stops bacteria from making proteins.
What is it used for?
Bacterial infections, including vet ear preparations. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Ear pack. Ear packs are placed in the ear canal by your veterinarian or at home as directed, and stay in place for several days.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Stomach upset, sun sensitivity. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
Children under 8 and pregnancy. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Tetracycline in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as ear pack. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.
Tetracycline is also prepared in combination with Triamcinolone, Ketoconazole, Ear packs (veterinary), Polymyxin B. See combination preparations in our library.