Tetracycline 500mg Capsule

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Tetracycline 500 MG Description

Tetracycline Capsule is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes, skin, respiratory tract, urinary tract, etc. Tetracycline Capsule is an antibiotic medicine containing tetracycline as an activ

e ingredient. This medicine acts by inhibiting the growth of the infection-causing organism. Take this medicine for the prescribed dose and duration. You should take this medicine with food to avoid stomach upset. You should complete the entire treatment course with this medicine, as an incomplete course of antibiotics can result in treatment failure.

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Contains	Tetracycline(500.0 Mg)
Uses	Bacterial infection
Side effects	Headache, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light
Therapy	ANTIBIOTIC

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Tetracycline 500 MG

Tetracycline Capsule is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections such as urinary tract, respiratory tract infections like pneumonia, eye infection, skin infection like acne, sexually tran...

Contraindications of Tetracycline 500 MG

If you are allergic to tetracycline or any of the ingredients of this medicine. If you have a kidney or liver problem. If you are giving this to children below 12 years. If you are pregnant or brea...

Side effects of Tetracycline 500 MG

Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Sensitivity to light
Difficulty in breathing

Precautions and Warnings of Tetracycline 500 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take the Tetracycline Capsule during pregnancy?

Pregnant women should not take this medicine as it is unsafe during pregnancy. Tetracycline Capsule can cause adverse effects on the foetus, especially on bones development. It can also affect the liver of the pregnant woman.

Breast Feeding

Can I take the Tetracycline Capsule while breastfeeding?

It passes into the breastmilk and may affect the newborn baby. Hence it is not advised to breastfeed during the treatment.
However, if the doctor suggests you to take the Tetracycline Capsule depending on your condition then he may ask you to monitor the breastfed baby for the symptoms like diarrhoea or rashes.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed the Tetracycline Capsule?

Tetracycline Capsule does not affect your ability to drive or to use machinery, however, if you experience side effects like dizziness, you should avoid driving or using machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with the Tetracycline Capsule?

Although there is no known interaction with alcohol along with Tetracycline Capsule. So it is important to consult your physician if you have a habit of regular drinking.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You may develop permanent discolouration of the tooth.
You have a kidney problem, then this medicine may lead to increased levels of urea, phosphates or acid in the blood, etc.
You miss your dose of antibiotics frequently, which may lead to treatment failure or bacterial resistance.
You may experience persistent diarrhoea or blood in stool, treatment should be stopped immediately.
You are taking this medicine for a long time and also you have a liver or kidney problem, as much caution is required in such patients. Your doctor may suggest you to monitor liver and kidney tests re...
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You may experience swelling and pain in the pancreas due to prolonged use.
You may suffer from muscle weakness or autoimmune disorders.
You may develop sensitivity to sunlight, in such a condition doctor may stop the medicine.

Mode of Action of Tetracycline 500 MG

How Does It Work?

Tetracycline acts by inhibiting the synthesis of protein which is essential for bacterial growth. Hence helps in stopping the growth and prevents them from increasing in numbers. Hence helps in treati...

Directions for Use of Tetracycline 500 MG

Tetracycline Capsule should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break, or chew the medicine. It should be taken with food or milk. It would be...

Interactions of Tetracycline 500 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Medicines containing iron, calcium, aluminium, magnesium, bismuth and zinc salts, can affect the activity of this medicine, so it should be given between a gap of 2-3 hours.
It can prolong the action of anticoagulants like coumarin.
Concomitant use of tetracyclines and retinoids (acitretin, isotretinoin, tretinoin) can increase the risk of high blood pressure inside the brain.
If you take this medicine along with methoxyflurane which is used as an anaesthetic, can cause adverse effects to kidney like you may find the presence of nitrogen in urine reports.
Antidiarrhoeal medicines like kaolin-pectin and bismuth subsalicylate can affect the absorption of this medicine
Water pills like furosemide can impair with kidney function.
Antibiotics like penicillin can oppose the action of this medicine.
You are diabetic then it can increase the effect of antidiabetic medicines like insulin, glimepiride.
Other medicines are atovaquone to treat pneumonia, antacids like sucralfate, lithium to treat the mental condition, digoxin to treat a heart condition, colestipol and cholestyramine, oral contraceptiv...
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It can cause adverse effects if used along with methotrexate to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

Interactions with food items

Avoid dairy products during the treatment.

Storage and disposal of Tetracycline 500 MG

Store the medicine below 25°C.
Keep it in original packing in order to protect it from light and moisture.

Dosage of Tetracycline 500 MG

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose may include nausea, vomiting, cloudy urine or blood in the urine. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hos...

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of this medicine take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Mansi Savla

B. Pharm, PharmD

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I take the Tetracycline Capsule during viral and running nose?

A: Tetracycline Capsule should not be used for viral infections and flu that occurs due to viruses. It is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections.

Q: Can I stop the treatment with the Tetracycline Capsule before the prescribed duration if I feel an improvement in symptoms?

A: No, you should complete the entire course of the treatment even if you feel better, as there can still be infection-causing bacteria present in the body, which can make the infection return in a few days. As incomplete treatment may result in an increased risk of re-infection and antibiotic resistance.

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Product Details

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TETRACYCLINE

Expires on or After

31/05/2025

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