Tetracycline capsules – Broad spectram anti-bacterial agent

Composition

Each capsule contains tetracycline hydrochloride 250 mg.

Indications

• Gastro-intestinal infections (bacterial and amoebic dysentery)
• Uro-genital infections.
• Meningeal infections.
• E.N.T infections (Tonsilitis, otitis, Mastoiditis and sinusitis).
• Rickettsial and viral infections ( typhus, Q fever, psittacosis, and lymphogranuloma inguinal ).
• Malta fever (Brucellosis, anthrax and actinomycosis).
• Treatment of sever acne.

Precautions

• Care with patients with renal impairment.
• Young infants shouldn’t be given in high doses as it interfere with bone growth.

Contra-indications

• Contra-indicated to be used by pregnant women and children up to 9 years old.
• It may be discolouration of the teeth and inhibits bone growth.

Dosage

One capsule every 4 6 hours. Treatment has to be continued at least for 48 hours after disappearance of symptoms and fever.

Package

Pack of 16 and 800 capsules. Each strip contains 8 capsules.

Storage

• Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C.
• Keep in dry place, protect from light.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Medicament is a product which affects your health, and its consumption contrary to instructions is dangerous for you. Follow strictly the doctor’s prescription, the method of use and the instructions of the pharmacist who sales the medicament. The doctor and the pharmacist are experts in medicine. It’s benefits and risks. Do not by yourself interrupt the period of treatment prescribed for you. Do not repeat the same prescription without consulting your doctor. Keep medicament out of children reach. Council of Arab Health Ministers and Union of Arab Pharmacists

Produced by: El Nasr Pharmaceutical Chemicals Co. “ADWIC” Abu-Zaabal – A.R.E.. ATC Code: J01AA07