Tetracycline is used for the treatment or prevention of bacterial infections. The treatment with Tetracycline must be continued for at least 24 to 48 hours after infection symptoms and fever have subsided.
The recommended dose is 1g to 2g daily. In case of severe infections, the dosage might be increased by your doctor.
Warnings Precautions
If you have a history of hypersensitivity to tetracyclines, consult your doctor before taking Tetracycline. It is unlikely for the patient to benefit from the treatment with Tetracycline in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection. Using Tetracycline in such cases increases the risk of developing drug-resistant bacteria.
Missing a Dose
Missing doses or terminating the therapy before the recommended period of time has expired will reduce the effect of the treatment. This may also result in the development of drug-resistant bacteria not treatable by Tetracycline or other antibacterial drugs.
Possible Side Effects
Anorexia, epigastric distress, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bulky loose stools, stomatitis, sore throat, glossitis, black hairy tongue, dysphagia, hoarseness, enterocolitis, and inflammatory lesions (with candidal overgrowth) in the anogenital region are among the possible side effects of the treatment with Tetracycline.
Storage
Store Tetracycline at room temperature. Do not expose to excessive heat or direct light. Dispense in tight containers. Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose
If you suspect an overdose, seek medical help immediately.
More Information
Periodic laboratory evaluation of organ system function, including the renal, hepatic, and hematopoietic systems, should be performed in case the patient is undergoing long-term therapy.
Tetracycline resources:
http://www.drugs.com/tetracycline.html
http://www.medicinenet.com/tetracycline/article.htm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a682098.html
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