Tetracap

Main Ingredient: Tetracycline Hydrochloride

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

TETRACAP SIDE EFFECTS

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

TETRACAP WARNING

You should not take Tetracap 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 Tetracap.

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

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

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

TETRACAP DRUG INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Tetracap with the following:

Antacids Blood thinners DigoxinInsulinLithiumOral contraceptives Penicillin antibiotics

TETRACAP AND PREGNANCY

Tetracap 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 Tetracap antibiotics as it may pass into breast milk.

TETRACAP DOSES

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

ADULTS250-500 mg 4 times daily.

TETRACAP OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Tetracap overdose may include diarrhea, vomiting and upset stomach.

Seek medical attention right away if you suspect Tetracap overdose.

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