TETRACYCLINE 250MG INFORMATION
HOW TO USE: Take tetracycline 250mg
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. Take your doses at regular
intervals. Do not take your medicine more often
than directed. Finish the full course prescribed
by your prescriber or health care professional
even if you think your condition is better.
Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's
advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional
regarding the use of this medicine in children.
Special care is needed when treating children.
SIDE EFFECTS: Tetracycline 250mg 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.
Side effects that usually do not require medical
attention (report to your prescriber or health
care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
diarrhea; discolored tongue; loss of appetite;
nausea, vomiting; sore mouth.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your prescriber or
health care professional if your symptoms do
not improve in 2 to 3 days.
Do not take Tetracycline 250mg 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.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber
or health care professional that you are taking
tetracycline.
Antacid can stop the effects of Tetracycline
250mg. 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.
NOTES: Prescriber needs to know if you
have any of these conditions: kidney disease;
liver disease; other chronic illness; an unusual
or allergic reaction to tetracycline antibiotics,
foods, dyes, or preservatives; pregnant or trying
to get pregnant; breast-feeding.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose of Tetracycline
250mg, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost
time for your next dose, take only that dose.
Do not take double or extra doses. There should
be an interval of at least 4 to 6 hours between
doses.
STORAGE: Keep Tetracycline 250mg out
of the reach of children in a container that
small children cannot open.
Store Tetracycline 250mg at room temperature
between 15-30 degrees C (59-86 degrees F). Protect
from light. Throw away any unused Tetracycline
250mg after the expiration date
Tetracycline is rarely associated
with important drug interactions however if overdose
is suspected please contact your local poison
control center by calling 1-800-222-1222 or
by locating it amoungst those listed here -
American
Association of Poison Control Centers
Detailed information on Tetracycline
250mg Hcl , it's actions and uses, is available
from -
MedlinePlus:
Tetracycline Hydrochloride - MedlinePlus
Trusted Health Information from the National
Institutes of Health.
DrugDigest:
Tetracycline 250mg - Drugs Vitamins - Drug
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