Tetracycline
Tetracycline
Ingredients & Drug Type
Tetracycline is listed as Antibiotic containing Tetracycline. An antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections; it does not treat viral colds.
- Active ingredient
- Tetracycline
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Dosage form
- Capsule
- Strength
- 500mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 500mg كل 6 ساعات
- Frequency
- كل 8–12 ساعة
- Route
- oral
- Frequency: كل 8–12 ساعة.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: أكمل الكورس بالكامل حتى لو تحسّنت — لا توقفه عند زوال الأعراض
Medical Overview
Tetracycline is listed as Antibiotic containing Tetracycline. An antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections; it does not treat viral colds.
Tetracycline — the family founder: the 1950s broad-spectrum that taught every class rule (no under-8s, photosensitivity, mineral chelation) before ceding thrones to doxycycline. Living niches: bismuth quadruple H. pylori regimens (still requested by name), budget acne. Strictest family logistics: empty stomach, full glass, upright 30 minutes, dairy/minerals 2-3 hours away, renal impairment excludes it.
Uses / Indications
- Acne
- Chlamydia
- Brucellosis
- Cholera
- Bacterial infections selected by a clinician based on infection site and likely organisms.
Side Effects
- هضمية أوضح من ابنه: غثيان وحرقة (قرحة مريء إن ابتُلع جافاً مستلقياً — ماء كامل ووقوف)
- إسهال
- وحساسية ضوئية معتبرة (واقٍ إلزامي). فطريات تالية
- ودوخة عابرة. الكلى المعتلة تراكمه (عكس دوكسي).
- Upset stomach, diarrhea, or rash; allergy symptoms or severe diarrhea require urgent advice.
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- children under 8 years of age
- Previous allergy to the same drug class or a serious antibiotic reaction.
Warnings
- Tooth discoloration in children
- avoid dairy products during dosing
- Complete the prescribed course and never use leftover antibiotics or another person’s prescription.
Drug Interactions
- الخاطف الأشهر: **الحليب ومشتقاته والكالسيوم والحديد والمغنيسيوم ومضادات الحموضة تبطله فعلياً** (فواصل ساعتين–ثلاث صارمة — أشد العائلة حساسية)
- يقوّي الوارفارين
- ويُضعف نظرياً حبوب المنع (احتياط إضافي)
- ومع الإيزوتريتينوين ممنوع (ضغط الدماغ الكاذب).
- Tell your clinician about blood thinners, contraception, heart medicines, seizure medicines, and other antibiotics.
Patient Guidance
- Do not start an antibiotic without a prescription.
- Seek care for allergy, breathing difficulty, swelling, or severe diarrhea.
- Stopping early can increase bacterial resistance.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Tetracycline?
Tetracycline contains Tetracycline and is categorized as Antibiotic. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Tetracycline?
Catalog dosing information includes: 500mg كل 6 ساعات. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Tetracycline?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Tetracycline be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.