Terramycin 250mg Capsule
Manufacturer
Pfizer Ltd
Salt Composition
Oxytetracycline (250mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Terramycin 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body.
Dosage Form
Capsule
Introduction
Terramycin 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in some infections of the lungs, urinary tract, eyes, and others. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection. Your doctor has prescribed Terramycin 250mg Capsule to cure your infection and improve symptoms. It is also used to treat many sexually transmitted diseases and a skin condition known as acne. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Terramycin 250mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Alcohol Warning
Consuming alcohol with Terramycin 250mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breastfeeding Warning
Terramycin 250mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Terramycin 250mg Capsule 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.
Interacting Medicines
Acitretin Strontium Chloride Fosphenytoin Magaldrate
How it works
Terramycin 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Quick Tips
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
