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Oxytetracycline

Oxytetracycline is a tetracycline antibiotic used for selected susceptible infections. Listed uses include Acne and Bacterial Infection.

Terramycin

Acne Vulgaris, Respiratory Tract Infection

250mg

Oxytetracycline 250mg film-coated tablets, used for acne vulgaris and respiratory tract infection. A broad-spectrum tetracycline taken by mouth.

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Key points

  • It does not treat viral illness and resistance matters.
  • Pregnancy, childhood tooth development and interactions with minerals affect use.
  • Severe headache with visual change, jaundice or serious rash needs urgent care.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.

Important safety checks

Pregnancy, age, liver or kidney disease and interacting retinoids, anticoagulants or minerals require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for severe headache with visual change, jaundice, facial swelling, breathing difficulty or a blistering rash.

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