Ala-Tet Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Main ingredient in Ala-Tet is Tetracycline Hydrochloride. Ala-Tet antibiotic is widely used as an alternative medicine for those who are allergic to penicillin. Ala-Tet is considered as a broad-spectrum antibiotic, because Ala-Tet 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. Ala-Tet s also used to help treat severe acne (low dosage) and pink eye (conjunctivitis). Ala-Tet work by preventing the growth of the invading bacteria. This results in the body's own immunity system fighting off the infection.

ALA-TET SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects of Ala-Tet may include upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache, rash. Rare side effects of Ala-Tet 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.

ALA-TET WARNING

You should not take Ala-Tet 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 Ala-Tet.

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

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

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

ALA-TET DRUG INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Ala-Tet with the following:

Antacids Blood thinners DigoxinInsulinLithiumOral contraceptives Penicillin antibiotics

ALA-TET AND PREGNANCY

Ala-Tet 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 Ala-Tet antibiotics as it may pass into breast milk.

ALA-TET DOSES

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

ADULTS250-500 mg 4 times daily.

ALA-TET OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Ala-Tet overdose may include diarrhea, vomiting and upset stomach.

Seek medical attention right away if you suspect Ala-Tet overdose.

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