Tetracycline skin ointment is only for external use on the skin. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash hands before and after use. Wash the affected area with soap and water, rinse well and pat dry. Apply a thin layer of the ointment to the affected area as often as prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional. You can cover the area with a sterile gauze dressing (bandage). Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
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