Pack size: 1 Capsule  |  Price is for the whole Capsule

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Oxytetracycline

Form: Capsule 250mg

Indication

Acne, Susceptible infections, Uncomplicated gonorrhoea

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.

Adult Dose

Oral Susceptible infections Adult: 250-500 mg 4 times daily. Max 4 g daily. Acne Adult: 250-500 mg bid. Uncomplicated gonorrhoea Adult: 1.5 g initially, followed by 0.5 g four times daily up to a total of 9 g per treatment course. Intramuscular Susceptible infections Adult: 250 mg once daily or 300 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses.

Child Dose

Oral Susceptible infections Child: >8 yr: 25-50 mg/kg daily in 4 divided doses. Intramuscular Susceptible infections Child: >8 yr: 15-25 mg/kg (max 250 mg) daily in 2-3 divided doses.

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Dosage may need to be reduced.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines, children <8 yr, renal damage. Pregnancy, lactation.

Introduction

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How __NAME__ works

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Safety Advice

Consuming alcohol with __NAME__ does not cause any harmful side effects.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.