Emtet-500: Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Main ingredient in Emtet-500 is Tetracycline Hydrochloride. Emtet-500 is widely used as an alternative antibiotic for those who are allergic to penicillin. Emtet-500 is considered as a broad-spectrum antibiotic, because Emtet-500 is used to treat a number of bacterial infections such as amebic dysentery, cholera, Lyme disease, upper respiratory infections, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, pneumonia, STDs such as gonorrhea, and urinary tract infections. Emtet-500 s also used to help treat severe acne (low dosage) and pink eye (conjunctivitis). Emtet-500 work by preventing the growth of the invading bacteria. This results in the body's own immunity system fighting off the infection.

EMTET-500 SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects of Emtet-500 may include upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache, rash. Rare side effects of Emtet-500 may include anemia, blurred vision, dizziness, extreme allergic reactions, increased sensitivity to light, loss of appetite, nausea, ringing in the ears, swelling due to fluid retention, liver or kidney problems, skin eruptions, hairy tongue and thyroid gland problems.

EMTET-500 WARNING

You should not take Emtet-500 if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to any Tetracycline antibiotics in the past.

Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. He or she may recommend a lower dose of Emtet-500.

Avoid prolonged exposure to sun especially if you are prone to sunburn, while taking Emtet-500.

If you are taking Emtet-500 over an extended period of time, your doctor will perform blood, kidney, and liver tests periodically.

Emtet-500 should not be given to children under 8 as this may retard their growth and could cause permanent discoloration of teeth.

EMTET-500 DRUG INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Emtet-500 with the following:

Antacids Blood thinners DigoxinInsulinLithiumOral contraceptives Penicillin antibiotics

EMTET-500 AND PREGNANCY

Emtet-500 antibiotics should not be used during pregnancy. It may influence the growth of the unborn baby's bones and teeth.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle feed while taking Emtet-500 antibiotics as it may pass into breast milk.

EMTET-500 DOSES

CHILDREN (8 and older)10-20 mg/lbs of body weight.

ADULTS250-500 mg 4 times daily.

EMTET-500 OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Emtet-500 overdose may include diarrhea, vomiting and upset stomach.

Seek medical attention right away if you suspect Emtet-500 overdose.

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