Terramycin Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

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

Terramycin Side Effects

Terramycin side effects include upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, headache,and rash. Rare Terramycin side effects 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.

Terramycin Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Terramycin side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Terramycin Overdose

Terramycin overdose symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting and upset stomach. If you suspect Terramycin overdose, seek medical attention right away.

TERRAMYCIN WARNING

You should not take Terramycin 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 Terramycin.

Avoid prolonged exposure to sun especially if you are prone to sunburn, while taking Terramycin.

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

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

TERRAMYCIN DRUG INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Terramycin with the following:

Antacids Blood thinners DigoxinInsulinLithiumOral contraceptives Penicillin antibiotics

TERRAMYCIN AND PREGNANCY

Terramycin 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 Terramycin antibiotics as it may pass into breast milk.

TERRAMYCIN DOSES

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

ADULTS250-500 mg 4 times daily.
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