Tetracycline

Note: The below information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of Tetracycline is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your doctor before you buy Tetracycline online.

What is Tetracycline?
This medication is an antibiotic. It kills certain bacteria that cause infection, or stops their growth. It treats many kinds of infections of the skin, bone, stomach, respiratory tract, sinuses, ear, and urinary tract. It also treats certain sexually transmitted diseases.

What should I check before I use Tetracycline?
Please verify 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.

How should I use Tetracycline?
Take tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the label. Take the medication one hour before or at least two hours after eating. Swallow tablets whole with a full glass of water; take tablets 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 the medication 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 the medication. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take Tetracycline more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your doctor even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.

Contact your doctor regarding the use of Tetracycline in children as special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose of Tetracycline?
If you miss a dose, 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 four to six hours between doses.

What drug(s) may interact with Tetracycline?
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.

On the questionaire needed to buy Tetracycline, inform of all medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your doctor 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 doctor before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What side effects may I notice from using Tetracycline?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor 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 doctor if they continue or are bothersome): diarrhea, discolored tongue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, sore mouth.

What precautions should I take while taking Tetracycline?
Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve in two to three days. Do not take the medication 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 doctor for advice if you think you are short of this vitamin.

Birth control pills (contraceptive pills) may not work properly while you are taking Tetracycline. Use an extra method of birth control for at least 1 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 doctor that you are taking this medication.

Antacid can stop the effects of the medication. If you get an upset stomach and want to take an antacid, make sure there is an interval of at least two hours since you last took the medication, or four hours before your next dose.

Iron and zinc preparations can also stop the medication from working properly. Never use this medication if it is past the expiration date; it can make you seriously ill.

Can I overdose with Tetracycline?
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Where can I keep my Tetracycline?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15-30 degrees C (59-86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.