Main Ingredient: Oxytetracycline
Uri-Tet is widely used as an alternative medicine for those who are allergic to penicillin. Uri-Tet is considered as a broad-spectrum antibiotic, because it 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. Uri-Tet antibiotic is also used to help treat severe acne (low dosage) and pink eye (conjunctivitis).
Uri-Tet work by preventing the growth of the invading bacteria. This results in the body's own immunity system fighting off the infection.
WARNING
You should not take Uri-Tet if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to any Uri-Tet in the past.
Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. He or she may recommend a lower dose of Uri-Tet.
Avoid prolonged exposure to sun especially if you are prone to sunburn, when taking Uri-Tet.
If you are taking Uri-Tet over an extended period of time, your doctor will perform blood, kidney, and liver tests periodically.
Uri-Tet should not be given to children under 8 as this may retard their growth and could cause permanent discoloration of teeth.
URI-TET SIDE EFFECTS
Common side effects of Uri-Tet may include upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache, rash.
Rare 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.
URI-TET DRUG INTERACTION
Check with your physician before combining Uri-Tetwith the following:
Antacids
Blood thinners
Digoxin
Insulin
Lithium
Oral
contraceptives
Penicillin antibiotics
URI-TET AND PREGNANCY
Uri-Tet 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 Uri-Tet as it may pass into breast milk.
URI-TET DOSES
CHILDREN (8 and older)
10-20 mg/lbs of body weight, 4 times a
day.
ADULTS
250-500 mg 4 times daily.
URI-TET OVERDOSE
Seek medical attention right away if you suspect an overdose of Uri-Tet. Symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting and upset stomach.
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