Tetracycline, or tetracycline hydrochloride, is an antibiotic used to fight infections caused by tetracycline-sensitive organisms, and can be purchased in the form of tablets or cream.
Tetracycline can be purchased from conventional pharmacies after a prescription, under the trade names Trifamox, Tetracycline or Ambra-sinto-T, for example.
Tetracycline price
The price of tetracycline can vary between 10 and 40 reais, depending on how it is presented and the amount of the package.
Indications of tetracycline
Tetracycline is indicated for the treatment of Acne vulgaris, genitourinary infections, gingivostomatitis, inguinal granuloma, lymphogranuloma venereum, otitis media, pharyngitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, typhus, syphilis and other infections caused by tetracycline-sensitive bacteria.
Mode of use of tetracycline
The mode of use of tetracycline is the ingestion of 1 500 mg tablet every 6 hours or every 12 hours as directed by your doctor. Milk and dairy products, such as cheese or yogurt, should be avoided 1 to 2 hours before and after ingestion of the medicine.
Side effects of tetracycline
Side effects of tetracycline include skin changes, tooth discoloration, vomiting, diarrhea, oral candidiasis, vulvovaginitis, anal itching, tongue darkening, and hypersensitivity to light.
Contraindications of tetracycline
Tetracycline is contraindicated in pregnancy, lactation, and in patients with hypersensitivity to tetracyclines.
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