Tetracycline
Category: AntibioticsTetracycline Overview
Tetracycline, sold under the brand name Sumycin among others, is an antibiotic used to treat a number of infections.[1] This includes acne, cholera, brucellosis, plague, malaria, and syphilis.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and loss of appetite.[1] Other side effects include poor tooth development if used by children less than eight years of age, kidney problems, and sunburning e...
Read more Tetracycline DetailsDetails May Include Instructions, Side Effects, Interactions, Etc. Drug monograph is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GFDL (GNU Free Documentation License). Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetracycline
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Smz Tmp Ds 800 160 Tab Interpharm How long is the shelf life...
I was prescribed this medicine when I was pregnant...I had a UTI...I did not take all of this medication because my OBGYN decided she wanted something different than my primary had given me...The prescription was given to me 06/29/2011 it is now 11/29/2012...I have the same problem I had back then and would like to take this medicine...Is it still good...Will it be safe...I suffer from UTI's occasionally and I know this is what I have... ## According to a product information page from Roche Pharmaceuticals, the shelf life of this antibiotic is 5 years, so you are definitely in the clear as far as taking it a few months past due. In addition, a Harvard Medical School family health article mentions that, except in rare cases (i.e. tetracycline), there is little chance of danger due to...
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I was prescribed this medicine when I was pregnant...I had a UTI...I did not take all of this medication because my OBGYN decided she wanted something different than my primary had given me...The prescription was given to me 06/29/2011 it is now 11/29/2012...I have the same problem I had back then and would like to take this medicine...Is it still good...Will it be safe...I suffer from UTI's occasionally and I know this is what I have... ## According to a product information page from Roche Pharmaceuticals, the shelf life of this antibiotic is 5 years, so you are definitely in the clear as far as taking it a few months past due. In addition, a Harvard Medical School family health article mentions that, except in rare cases (i.e. tetracycline), there is little chance of danger due to...
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can i take ed a hist 4 10 tabs 5 months after expired
I have some Ed-a-hist 4-10mg tablets that expired on 5/29/15, are they still safe for me to take and will they still be helpful to me? ## Hi Perky, I can't speak for this drug specifically, but when it comes to expiration dates in general, one rule of thumb is that the listed expiration date is more of a ball-park figure rather than a precise date by which it essentially renders unsafe/ineffective (aside from tetracycline). Studies from Harvard Medical School as well as The LA Times point out that many medications are actually still good for up to 10-40 years after the listed expiration date. So I will say that if it were me in this position, I personally wouldn't mind taking something that's only been "expired" for less than a year. I'd just encourage you to res...
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I have some Ed-a-hist 4-10mg tablets that expired on 5/29/15, are they still safe for me to take and will they still be helpful to me? ## Hi Perky, I can't speak for this drug specifically, but when it comes to expiration dates in general, one rule of thumb is that the listed expiration date is more of a ball-park figure rather than a precise date by which it essentially renders unsafe/ineffective (aside from tetracycline). Studies from Harvard Medical School as well as The LA Times point out that many medications are actually still good for up to 10-40 years after the listed expiration date. So I will say that if it were me in this position, I personally wouldn't mind taking something that's only been "expired" for less than a year. I'd just encourage you to res...
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Stugeron Expiration
I need to know how long Stugeron is good after the expiration date on the front has passed. I have a pack here that says "exp 2 2013". I'm traveling soon so I would like to know if these pills will still work for me or not. Thanks! ## @Allyouneedtoknow, Not all expired medications are bad, but I think it's good that you took the time out to check first since some can be dangerous (i.e. tetracycline). According to a drug monograph I read, Stugeron has an estimated shelf life of 3 years. I also found out that it does not require any special storage conditions like most other meds do. So you should be fine to take it until 2016 based on that info alone. I don't know if at what point it can begin to diminish potency, however other drug studies by Harvard University sugge...
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I need to know how long Stugeron is good after the expiration date on the front has passed. I have a pack here that says "exp 2 2013". I'm traveling soon so I would like to know if these pills will still work for me or not. Thanks! ## @Allyouneedtoknow, Not all expired medications are bad, but I think it's good that you took the time out to check first since some can be dangerous (i.e. tetracycline). According to a drug monograph I read, Stugeron has an estimated shelf life of 3 years. I also found out that it does not require any special storage conditions like most other meds do. So you should be fine to take it until 2016 based on that info alone. I don't know if at what point it can begin to diminish potency, however other drug studies by Harvard University sugge...
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tetraciclina
tetraciclina clorhidrato 250 mg ## im trying to find out what this med. is ## how many pills of urovec tetraciclina fenazopiridina sulfametoxazol do i take for kidney pain ## The U.S. name for this is Tetracycline, it is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Tetracycline details here. Minnie, what is the dosage on them? That is what would decide how many you take and how often. Are there any instructions on the package? Did your doctor make any suggestions? ## I have a uti and I've taken azo for the pain and just recently bought urovec,I don't know if I should take the urovec since Im on azo,also im not sure if its safe? ## Tetracycline 125mg Sulf...
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tetraciclina clorhidrato 250 mg ## im trying to find out what this med. is ## how many pills of urovec tetraciclina fenazopiridina sulfametoxazol do i take for kidney pain ## The U.S. name for this is Tetracycline, it is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Tetracycline details here. Minnie, what is the dosage on them? That is what would decide how many you take and how often. Are there any instructions on the package? Did your doctor make any suggestions? ## I have a uti and I've taken azo for the pain and just recently bought urovec,I don't know if I should take the urovec since Im on azo,also im not sure if its safe? ## Tetracycline 125mg Sulf...
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10 years on Tetrecycline then the after effects
i have been on tetrecycline for 10 years then stopped over night, ever since i have aching feet, elbows and general aching feeling very old, only stopped because i was told my teeth would go grey ## Why were you taking it for so long? What you're experiencing are probably some withdrawal and rebound effects, because your body does get used to any medication that you take regularly for that long of a period of time. Learn more Tetracycline details here. It is amazing that your teeth didn't turn odd colors quite awhile, as Tetracycline is very well known to cause that. ## Have you taken an acne drug during your past. Accutane is many times the culprit of joint pain. Propionbacterium acnes is the bacteria that cause it. An Xray or MRI will not show it. I recently started takin peni...
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i have been on tetrecycline for 10 years then stopped over night, ever since i have aching feet, elbows and general aching feeling very old, only stopped because i was told my teeth would go grey ## Why were you taking it for so long? What you're experiencing are probably some withdrawal and rebound effects, because your body does get used to any medication that you take regularly for that long of a period of time. Learn more Tetracycline details here. It is amazing that your teeth didn't turn odd colors quite awhile, as Tetracycline is very well known to cause that. ## Have you taken an acne drug during your past. Accutane is many times the culprit of joint pain. Propionbacterium acnes is the bacteria that cause it. An Xray or MRI will not show it. I recently started takin peni...
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tetracycline 500 mg with omeprazole magnesium 20.6 mg
I've been diagnosed with H-Pylori and my Dr recommended tetracycline 500 mg with Omeprazole Magnesium 20.6 mg. Will this combination help? ## Hello, Carmen! How are you? Yes, these types of medications are usually prescribed together to eradicate this infection. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?
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I've been diagnosed with H-Pylori and my Dr recommended tetracycline 500 mg with Omeprazole Magnesium 20.6 mg. Will this combination help? ## Hello, Carmen! How are you? Yes, these types of medications are usually prescribed together to eradicate this infection. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?
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Effects of mixing antibiotics
I have a UTI and was taking urovec with tetracycline for 1 day and the discomfort of the uti has not subsided at all! I want to switch over and start taking amoxicillin asap which has worked really well in the past. Are there any complications I should be aware of by starting the amoxicillin 4 hours after taking the urovec with tetracycline? ## No, you can usually just make a smooth transition from one to the other. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, it does take more than one day for an antibiotic to work. Usually, you shouldn't see any worsening after taking it for a full 24 hours and you should see improvement after taking it for a full 3 days. Is there anything else I can help wi...
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I have a UTI and was taking urovec with tetracycline for 1 day and the discomfort of the uti has not subsided at all! I want to switch over and start taking amoxicillin asap which has worked really well in the past. Are there any complications I should be aware of by starting the amoxicillin 4 hours after taking the urovec with tetracycline? ## No, you can usually just make a smooth transition from one to the other. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, it does take more than one day for an antibiotic to work. Usually, you shouldn't see any worsening after taking it for a full 24 hours and you should see improvement after taking it for a full 3 days. Is there anything else I can help wi...
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tetraciclina 500mg
TREATMENT FOR ACNE. FOR HOW LONG? WHICH ARE THE SECONDARY EFFECTS? ## Tetracycline is an antibiotic and when used for acne, it is normally taken in the 500mg dose, twice a day, until an improvement in the acne lesions is seen, then it may be discontinued or reduced to a 250mg dosage. Sid effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## Hello , will Tetraciclina MK 500mg help with a sinus infection ? and a cold ? ## Is this medication for gum infection
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TREATMENT FOR ACNE. FOR HOW LONG? WHICH ARE THE SECONDARY EFFECTS? ## Tetracycline is an antibiotic and when used for acne, it is normally taken in the 500mg dose, twice a day, until an improvement in the acne lesions is seen, then it may be discontinued or reduced to a 250mg dosage. Sid effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## Hello , will Tetraciclina MK 500mg help with a sinus infection ? and a cold ? ## Is this medication for gum infection
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Tetraciclina 1
Got a bad sinus infection swelled up bad will they help ## Hello, Kel! How are you? I'm sorry about the sinus infection. Tetracycline is an antibiotic that can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections, so you should take it as instructed by your doctor. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, this one is most commonly used to treat acne and skin infections, so it may not be appropriate for all infections and you shouldn't take it, if your doctor hasn't instructed you to do so. Is there anything else I can help with?
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Got a bad sinus infection swelled up bad will they help ## Hello, Kel! How are you? I'm sorry about the sinus infection. Tetracycline is an antibiotic that can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections, so you should take it as instructed by your doctor. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, this one is most commonly used to treat acne and skin infections, so it may not be appropriate for all infections and you shouldn't take it, if your doctor hasn't instructed you to do so. Is there anything else I can help with?
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Can Tetracycline be used for 2 infections?
I have an infection in one of my teeth and was given Tetracycline to take for 10 days. Now I may have an ear infection. Can both infections be cured with one type of antibiotic? And if the ear infection turns out to be viral, then antibiotics won't do a thing. Thanks ## Yes, it may clear up both. The FDA lists typical antibiotic side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. And yes, you are correct again, it will not do anything to treat a virus. Is there anything else I can help with?
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I have an infection in one of my teeth and was given Tetracycline to take for 10 days. Now I may have an ear infection. Can both infections be cured with one type of antibiotic? And if the ear infection turns out to be viral, then antibiotics won't do a thing. Thanks ## Yes, it may clear up both. The FDA lists typical antibiotic side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. And yes, you are correct again, it will not do anything to treat a virus. Is there anything else I can help with?
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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:
Tetracycline
- Capsule: 100mg, 125mg, 250mg, 500mg
- Fiber, Extended Release: 12.7mg/fiber
- For Solution: 2.2mg/ml
- Injection: 250mg, 500mg
- Suspension: 125mg/5ml
- Syrup: 125mg/5ml
- Tablet: 100mg, 250mg, 500mg, 50mg
NDC Database Records for Tetracycline: (62 results)
Showing the first 20, Sorted by National Drug Code- 0172-2407 Tetracycline 500 mg Oral Capsule by Ivax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- 0172-2416 Tetracycline 250 mg Oral Capsule by Ivax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- 0440-8505 Tetracycline 250 mg Oral Capsule by Liberty Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- 0591-2234 Tetracycline 250 mg Oral Capsule by Watson Laboratories, Inc.
- 0591-2235 Tetracycline 500 mg Oral Capsule by Watson Laboratories, Inc.
- 0591-2474 Tetracycline 250 mg Oral Capsule by Watson Laboratories, Inc.
- 0591-2475 Tetracycline 500 mg Oral Capsule by Watson Laboratories, Inc.
- 10544-590 Tetracycline 500 mg Oral Capsule by Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc.
- 16590-216 Tetracycline 250 mg Oral Capsule by Stat Rx USA LLC
- 16590-217 Tetracycline 500 mg Oral Capsule by Stat Rx USA LLC
- 21695-302 Tetracycline 250 mg Oral Capsule by Rebel Distributors Corp
- 21695-640 Tetracycline 500 mg Oral Capsule by Rebel Distributors Corp
- 23155-017 Tetracycline 250 mg Oral Capsule by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- 23155-018 Tetracycline 500 mg Oral Capsule by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- 23155-487 Achromycin V 250 mg Oral Capsule by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- 23155-488 Achromycin V 500 mg Oral Capsule by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- 23155-766 Tetracycline Hydrochloride 250 mg Oral Capsule by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/B/A Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- 23155-767 Tetracycline Hydrochloride 500 mg Oral Capsule by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/B/A Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- 24236-404 Tetracycline 250 mg Oral Capsule by Remedyrepack Inc.
- 24471-200 Diabecline 30 mg/ml Topical Ointment by Thru Pharma, LLC
- 42 more results ...
Other drugs which contain Tetracycline or a similar ingredient: (18 results)
- ACTISITE Tetracycline
- SUMYCIN Tetracycline
- TOPICYCLINE Tetracycline
- AUREOMYCIN Chlortetracycline
- BISKALCITRATE + METRONIDAZOLE + TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE + METRONIDAZOLE + TETRACYCLINE
- CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + HYDROCORTISONE + NYSTATIN + TETRACYCLINE
- CHLORTETRACYCLINE
- CLOBETASONE BUTYRATE + OXYTETRACYCLINE + NYSTATIN
- DEXAMETHASONE + DIPHENHYDRAMINE + NYSTATIN + TETRACYCLINE 2 discussions
- DOXYTETRACYCLINE Doxycycline14 discussions
- HELIDAC THERAPY Bismuth Subsalicylate + Metronidazole + Tetracycline1 discussion
- MIRACLE MOUTHWASH Dexamethasone + Diphenhydramine + Nystatin + Tetracycline4 discussions
- OXYTETRACYCLINE 17 discussions
- PYLERA Biskalcitrate + Metronidazole + Tetracycline Hydrochloride1 discussion
- STANFORD MOUTHWASH Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Hydrocortisone + Nystatin + Tetracycline2 discussions
- TERRAMYCIN Oxytetracycline15 discussions
- TRIMOVATE Clobetasone Butyrate + Oxytetracycline + Nystatin2 discussions
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