TERRAMYCIN 250MG CAPSULE

TERRAMYCIN 250MG CAPSULE is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of TERRAMYCIN 250MG CAPSULE are as follows:

• Bacterial respiratory infections: It helps clear infections like bronchitis and pneumonia by stopping the bacteria from multiplying in the respiratory tract.
• Severe acne: It reduces swelling, inflammation, and clears the specific bacteria associated with moderate-to-severe acne outbreaks.
• Urinary tract infections: It targets and eliminates the bacteria causing discomfort and infection in the urinary system.
• Certain sexually transmitted infections: It effectively treats infections such as chlamydia by stopping bacterial growth.
• Tick-borne and rare infections: It is used to treat specific conditions like rickettsial infections (spotted fevers) or Q fever.

TERRAMYCIN 250MG CAPSULE helps treat bacterial infections by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria. With regular use as prescribed, it helps clear infections, relieve symptoms, and promote faster recovery.

• Treats Bacterial Infections Effectively: By stopping the growth of bacteria, this medicine helps your body's immune system eliminate the infection more efficiently, supporting a quicker recovery.
• Relieves Infection Symptoms: As the infection clears, this medicine helps reduce symptoms such as fever, body aches, localised pain, and inflammation, allowing you to feel better and return to your normal daily activities.
• Supports Healthy Skin: When used to treat bacterial skin conditions such as acne, this medicine helps reduce inflamed lesions, promotes clearer skin, and helps prevent future breakouts with continued use as directed.

• TERRAMYCIN 250MG CAPSULE should be taken at least one hour before or 2 hours after food.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to ensure the safety.
• Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Avoid consuming dairy products, calcium-fortified juices, or supplements containing calcium, iron, magnesium, or zinc within 2 hours of taking your dose, as they bind to the medication and stop your body from absorbing it.
• Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) and protective clothing when outdoors, as this medication makes your skin highly sensitive to sunburn. Avoid tanning beds.
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay well-hydrated and to help wash the medication down completely, protecting your throat.
• If you are taking this medicine for acne, practice a gentle skincare routine using non-comedogenic products and avoid picking or squeezing blemishes.
• Consider taking a high-quality probiotic supplement or eating fermented foods a few hours after your antibiotic dose to help maintain healthy gut bacteria.

• Always take each dose with a full glass of water and remain upright for 30 minutes to prevent painful throat ulcers.
• Always check the expiration date before use. Do not take expired medicines, as their effectiveness may have decreased and their safety cannot be guaranteed. Return expired or unused medicines to your pharmacist for safe disposal.
• Avoid using tanning beds or spending prolonged periods in direct sunlight while on this treatment.
• Current evidence does not support a clinically significant interaction between oxytetracycline and combined oral contraceptives. If you have concerns about contraception while taking this medicine, discuss them with your doctor or pharmacist. If you experience vomiting or severe diarrhoea, the absorption of oral contraceptive pills may be reduced, and you should follow the guidance provided with your contraceptive or seek medical advice.
• Inform any laboratory staff that you are taking this medicine, as it can occasionally interfere with certain medical tests.