Terra-Cortril-P
Terra-Cortril-P is a medicine that contains antibiotics to kill bacteria and hydrocortisone to reduce inflammation, used for eye and ear infections.
Form
korva-/silmätipat, suspensio
Strength
5 mg/ml + 15 mg/ml + 10 000 IU/ml
Active Ingredient
Oxytetracycline hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Pfizer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
For drops, use 1-4 drops. For ointment, apply about 1 cm.
Method
Shake drops well before use. Apply the medicine into the lower eyelid sac or ear canal. Make sure the tube tip does not touch the infected area. Continue using for a few days even after you feel better.
Important
Do not use more than 4 times a day.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Allergic skin reactions (contact dermatitis).
RARE
- •Dark spots on the skin (hyperpigmentation).
RARE
- •Increased tear production.
RARE
- •Temporary stinging or burning sensation in the eye.
RARE
- •Feeling of a foreign object in the eye.
RARE
- •Increased eye pressure.
RARE
- •Blurred vision.
RARE
- •Hearing problems (such as hearing loss, deafness, ringing or buzzing in the ears).
RARE
- •Dizziness.
RARE
- •New bacterial or fungal infections.
RARE
- •Red or swollen skin patches, blisters, or itching (fixed drug eruption).
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have a viral or fungal infection, tuberculosis, or another serious infection in your eye or ear.
- If your vision becomes blurry or you have other eye problems, contact your doctor.
- This medicine is not recommended if your eardrum is ruptured or for aftercare if a foreign object has just been removed from your eye.
- Long-term use of this medicine in the eyes can increase eye pressure (glaucoma). Your doctor should check your eye pressure if you use it for more than 10 days.
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- If you experience hearing or balance problems while using ear drops, seek medical help.
- Because this medicine contains antibiotics, your doctor should regularly check your condition to make sure resistant bacteria do not grow. If the treatment doesn't help, contact your doctor again.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all other medicines you are taking or have recently taken.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
- This medicine can temporarily blur your vision. Do not drive or operate machinery until your vision is clear again.
- If you get local irritation, stop using the medicine and contact your doctor for other treatment options.
- If you use too much or if a child accidentally swallows it, contact a doctor, hospital, or poison information center right away.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. For temporary use. (updated 18.12.2023)