Tetracycline Information
Tetracycline is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Tetracycline depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Tetracycline Benefits & Uses
Tetracycline is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Tetracycline Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Tetracycline Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tetracycline is used -
Severe
- Photosensitivity
- Headache
Moderate
- Blurred vision
- Esophagitis
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Common
- Diarrhoea
Tetracycline Related Warnings
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Is the use of Tetracycline safe for pregnant women?
Tetracycline shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Tetracycline safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Tetracycline may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Tetracycline should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
Severe -
What is the effect of Tetracycline on the Kidneys?
Tetracycline rarely harms the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Tetracycline on the Liver?
Tetracycline has very mild side effects on the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Tetracycline on the Heart?
Tetracycline is not harmful for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Tetracycline with Other Drugs
Tetracycline should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Tetracycline Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tetracycline unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastritis
- Sexually transmitted diseases
Frequently asked Questions about Tetracycline
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Is this Tetracycline habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Tetracycline.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Tetracycline you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Tetracycline only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Tetracycline for mental disorders.
No
Tetracycline Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Tetracycline
Tetracycline may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Mild -
Interaction between Alcohol and Tetracycline
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Tetracycline with alcohol.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
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References
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