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TETRACYCLINE CAPSULES 250 mg
(TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULES B.P.)
Antibiotic capsule for oral use.
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Composition
Each hard gelatin capsule contains:
Tetracycline Hydrochloride B.P. : 250 mg
Approved colours used in capsule shell
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Indications
Tetracycline hydrochloride is indicated in the treatment of
infections caused by the following microorganisms:
Rickettasiae: (Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever,
The typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox, tick fevers
Mycoplasma pneumoniae (PPLO, Eaton agent)
Agents of lymphogranuloma venereum & granuloma inguinale.
Etracycline is indicated for the treatment of infections
caused by Gram negative microorganism namely
Escherichia coli, Enterobacter aerogenes, Shingella species
& Haemophilus influenzae.
In acute intestinal amoebiasis, the tetracyclines may be a
useful adjunct to amoebicides.
Urinary tract infection.
Dosage and Administration
Adults: One capsule four times a day. This may be
increased to six or eight capsules daily in severe
infections.
Children: Not recommended for children under 12 years
of age. For children above the age of twelve years, the dose
is 25-50mg/kg a day divided in 2 or 4 equal doses. The
maximum dose should not exceed the recommended adult dosage.
Or as directed by the Physician.
Administration: Tetracycline should be swallowed
whole with plenty of fluid while sitting or standing to wash
down the drugs and reduce the risk of oesophageal irritation
and ulceration. Doses should be taken at least an hour
before or two hours after meals. It should be noted that
absorption of tetracyclines is impaired by foods and some
dairy products, antacids containing aluminium, calcium or
magnesium, and by iron-containing preparations. Therapy
should be continued for up to three days after
characteristic symptoms of the infection have subsided.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to tetracycline or any of the ingredients.
Overt renal insufficiency.
Children under 12 years of age.
Use during pregnancy or during lactation in women breast
feeding infants is contraindicated.
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Presentation
10 Blisters of 10 Capsules each is packed in a carton along
with the insert literature.
1000 Capsules in a jar.
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