Terramycin

What is it?

A tetracycline antibiotic, available as sugar-coated, yellow tablets containing 250mg of oxytetracycline marked Pfizer.

Medical Uses

Infections of the urinary and lower respiratory tracts and eyes, infections caused by Rickettsia bacteria, sexually transmitted infections, severe acne vulgaris and acne rosacea.

Dosage

Adults, 250 to 500mg 4 times each day.

Special Care

Liver or kidney disease.

Avoid Use

Children, pregnancy, breast- feeding.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Antacids, mineral supplements, methoxyflurane, milk, oral contraceptives.

Known Side Effects

Superinfections, allergic reactions, gastrointestinal upset, discoloured thyroid tissue, bulging of fontanelles in babies, effects on blood.

Manufacturer

Pfizer.