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Tetracycline Information
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 Use
Tetracycline comes as a capsule and tablet to take by
mouth and a topical solution to be applied to the skin.
Doses should be taken as far apart as possible throughout
the day. For example, if your doctor tells you to take
tetracycline four times a day, take a dose every 6 hours.
Oral tetracycline should be taken on an empty stomach,
1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Drink a full glass
of water with each dose. Tetracycline topical solution
usually is applied to the skin twice a day, once in
the morning and once in the evening. Follow the directions
on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor
or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Take tetracycline exactly as directed. Do not take more
or less of it or take it more often than prescribed
by your doctor.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However,
if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed
dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not
take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Storage
Keep Tetracycline in the container it came in, tightly
closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room
temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not
in the bathroom). Throw away any Tetracycline that is
outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist
about the proper disposal of Tetracycline.
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