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TETRACYCLINE
®
Tetracycline
® is an antibiotic. It kills certain bacteria that
cause infection, or stops their growth. Tetracycline treats
many kinds of infections of the skin, bone, stomach, respiratory
tract, sinuses, ear, and urinary tract including lyme disease,
pneumonia, acne, venereal (sexually transmitted) disease,
bladder infections, and the infection that causes ulcers (Helicobacter
pylori).
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| Product |
Ships |
Rx |
Price |
Order |
| Tetracycline 250mg 30 Tablets |
USA |
Free |
$49 |
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| Tetracycline 250mg 60 Tablets |
USA |
Free |
$54 |
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| Tetracycline 250mg 90 Tablets |
USA |
Free |
$59 |
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| Tetracycline 500mg 30 Tablets |
USA |
Free |
$54 |
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| Tetracycline 500mg 60 Tablets |
USA |
Free |
$49 |
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| Tetracycline 500mg 90 Tablets |
USA |
Free |
$59 |
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| Tetracycline x 180 250mg |
Global |
Free |
$26 |
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| Tetracycline x 180 500mg |
Global |
Free |
$35 |
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| Tetracycline x 360 250mg |
Global |
Free |
$49 |
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| Tetracycline x 360 500mg |
Global |
Free |
$62 |
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| Tetracycline x 60 250mg |
Global |
Free |
$10 |
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| Tetracycline x 60 500mg |
Global |
Free |
$12 |
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Tetracycline
®
Uses
Tetracycline, an antibiotic, eliminates bacteria that cause infections,
including lyme disease, pneumonia, acne, venereal (sexually transmitted)
disease, bladder infections, and the infection that causes ulcers
(Helicobacter pylori). Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu,
or other viral infections.
How
to take this medication
Take tetracycline tablets or capsules by mouth. Follow the directions
on the prescription label. Take tetracycline 1 hour before or at
least 2 hours after eating. Swallow tablets or capsules whole with
a full glass of water; take tablets or capsules in an upright or
sitting position. Taking a sip of water first, before taking the
tablets or capsules, may help you swallow them. If possible take
bedtime doses at least 10 minutes before lying down. It is best
to take tetracycline without food, but if it upsets your stomach
take it with food. Avoid having dairy products, such as yogurt,
milk, or cheese with your medicine; they can reduce the effect of
tetracycline.
Side
Effects
Side effects, which may go away during treatment, include diarrhea;
diarrhea; discolored tongue; loss of appetite; nausea, vomiting;
sore mouth. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your
doctor.
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health
care professional as soon as possible: dark yellow or brown urine;
decrease in the amount of urine; difficulty breathing; fever; headache;
increased sensitivity to the sun or ultraviolet light; itching in
the rectal or genital area; pain on swallowing; redness, blistering,
peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth; skin
rash, itching; stomach pain or cramps; unusual weakness or tiredness;
yellowing of the eyes or skin. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions
Do not give tetracyclines to infants or children 8 years of age
and younger unless directed by your doctor. Tetracyclines may cause
permanently discolored teeth and other problems in patients in these
age groups.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms
do not improve in 2 or 3 days. If you are going to have surgery,
tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking
tetracycline.
Do not take tetracycline just before going to bed. It may not dissolve
properly when you are lying down and can cause pain in your throat.
Keep out of the sun, or wear protective clothing outdoors and use
a sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or sun tanning beds or booths.
Make sure your diet provides vitamin B. Ask your prescriber or health
care professional for advice if you think you are short of this
vitamin.
Birth control pills (contraceptive pills) may not work properly
while you are taking this medicine. Use an extra method of birth
control for at least one month. If you are being treated for a sexually
transmitted disease, avoid sexual contact until you have finished
your treatment. Your sexual partner may also need treatment.
Antacid can stop the effects of tetracycline. If you get an upset
stomach and want to take an antacid, make sure there is an interval
of at least 2 hours since you last took tetracycline, or 4 hours
before your next dose. Iron and zinc preparations can also stop
tetracycline from working properly.
Never use tetracycline if it is past the expiration date; it can
make you seriously ill.
Drug
Interactions
Antacids; calcium salts; cholestyramine; colestipol; digoxin; female
hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills; ferrous
sulfate; magnesium salts; methoxyflurane; other antibiotic medicines;
sodium bicarbonate; vitamin A; warfarin; zinc salts.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other
medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines,
nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber
or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks
with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs.
These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health
care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
If you are diabetic and taking large doses of Tetracycline, you
may get a false-positive result for sugar in your urine with certain
brands of urine tests. Check with your prescriber or health care
professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic
medicine.
Missed
Dose
Try to take each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose,
take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the
time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume
your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch
up. There should be an interval of at least 4 to 6 hours between
doses.
Storage
Store this medication at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees
F (15 to 25 degrees C) away from heat and light. Keep this and all
medications out of the reach of children.
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