Tetralab 250mg Capsule

Tetralab 250mg Capsule contains Tetracycline 250mg used to treat bacterial infections such as Cholera, Chlamydia infection, Brucellosis, Rickettsilal infection, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Upper respiratory tract infection, Urinary tract infection, Syphilis, Gonorrhoea and Acne vulgaris. Tetracycline is an antibiotic that kills bacteria and also helps to improve the symptoms and treat the infection. Mainly this bacterial infection targets the respiratory tract, lymph nodes, brain, skin and skin structures, intestines, genital tract, and urinary tract. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.

It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as bacterial infections such as Cholera, Chlamydia infection, Brucellosis, Rickettsilal infection, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Upper respiratory tract infection, Urinary tract infection, Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, and Acne vulgaris.

Bacterial infections

Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain

Urinary tract infection

It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating

Cholera

Infection is caused by vibrio cholera. It spreads through contaminated water and causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance.

Meningococcal meningitis

Infection and inflammation to the meninges (in the brain) caused by meningococcus bacteria called meningococcal meningitis. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.

Chlamydia infection

It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Symptoms include pain during urinating, vaginal discharge, pain during intercourse, bleeding, and testicular pain

Brucellosis

It is also called Mediterranean fever, a bacterial infection caused by Brucella bacteria that spreads from animals to humans. Symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, sweats, weakness, fatigue, muscle pain, and headache.

Rickettsial infection

Infection caused by Rickettsiae, develops Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever, and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox, and tick fevers called Rickettsial infection. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.

Bronchitis

Infection of the swelling and irritation of bronchial tubes (air passage tubes in the lungs) called bronchitis caused by the viruses that cause cold and flu. Symptoms include cough, sputum, shortness of breath, fever, chills, chest discomfort, and fatigue.

Pneumonia

Infection and inflammation to the respiratory air sacs of lungs. It is caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include chest pain, cough, fatigue, fever, shortness of breath, confusion, and diarrhea.

Upper respiratory tract infection

Infections and inflammation to the upper respiratory tract caused by bacteria called upper respiratory tract infections include tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, laryngitis, etc. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.

Syphilis

It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by Treponema pallidum bacteria. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.

Gonorrhea

It is a sexually transmitted infection that infects both men and women caused by Neisseria gonorrhea bacteria. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection who are allergic to penicillin treatment.

Acne vulgaris

It is a type of skin disease that causes pimples caused by bacteria called acne vulgaris. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection, given when topical treatment is failed.

The Tetralab 250mg Capsule is prescribed in the following indications as Cholera, Chlamydia infection, Brucellosis, Rickettsilal infection, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Upper respiratory tract infection, Urinary tract infection, Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, and Acne vulgaris.

Tetralab 250mg Capsule containing Tetracycline is an antibiotic that produces its action by inhibiting the protein synthesis which is essential for the bacteria to function and it also prevents the infection from spreading.

Tetralab 250mg Capsule containing Tetracycline is an antibiotic that produces its action by inhibiting the protein synthesis which is essential for the bacteria to function and it also prevents the infection from spreading.

• Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Tetracycline
• It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients who are having severe hepatic dysfunction
• Kindly avoid using this medicine during 2nd and 3rd trimesters

• Gastrointestinal Anorexia, epigastric distress, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, glossitis, esophagitis, black hairy tongue, enterocolitis, and inflammatory lesions
• Teeth: permanent discoloration of teeth and enamel hypoplasia
• Skin: Maculopapular rash, exfoliative dermatitis, discoloration of the nails
• Renal toxicity
• Liver failure
• Thrombocytopenia

• Can I drink milk while taking the Tetralab 250mg Capsule?

No, you should not consume milk products while you are receiving this medicine because it may decrease the absorption in your stomach and leads to the inadequate effect of this medicine.

• How long does the Tetralab 250mg Capsule take to work?

Usually, it starts producing its action as soon as you consume it. But it may take some days to kill the harmful bacteria.

• Can I take a Tetralab 250mg Capsule with food if it is causing a stomach upset?

Yes, you can consume this medicine with food even if it causes stomach upset.

Alcohol

The use of alcohol may produce harmful effects while you are receiving this treatment. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Driving or operating machinery

It is considered safe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it does not your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Pregnancy

The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce any harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor

Breast Feeding

The use of this medicine is considered safe during breastfeeding because it does not excrete via breast milk. Kindly consult with your doctor

Kidney Problem

The medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Liver Disease

The medicine should be used with caution in patients with hepatic impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.

The Capsule is taken orally on an empty stomach. You should not chew, cut or crush the capsule. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.

It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.

It is considered unsafe to use this medicine in children who are below 8 years old. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Tetralab 250mg Capsules should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.

• The use of this medicine may cause intracranial hypertension, eosinophilia, and systemic symptoms and it also increases BUN secondary to antianabolic effects
• Avoid exposure to sunlight because the use of this medicine can cause photosensitivity
• A long–term use may cause fungal or bacterial superinfection
• Kindly reduce the dose if you have any renal impairment
• Kindly avoid using tetracycline during tooth development because it may lead to tooth enamel hypoplasia or permanent teeth discoloration

Diarrhea

This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition. Better to take probiotics with this medicine to avoid diarrhea.

Antibiotic resistance

Finish the complete course of antibiotics even if you feel better. Otherwise, it will lead to Antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may be resistant to antibiotics). After taking of complete course not feel better.

• You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
• You are not responding to the treatment
• You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching

Tetralab 250mg Capsule contains Tetracycline used to treat bacterial infections such as Cholera, Chlamydia infection, Brucellosis, Rickettsilal infection, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Upper respiratory tract infection, Urinary tract infection, Syphilis, Gonorrhoea and Acne vulgaris. Tetracycline is an antibiotic that kills bacteria and also helps to improve the symptoms and treat the infection. Mainly this bacterial infection targets the respiratory tract, lymph nodes, brain, skin and skin structures, intestines, genital tract, and urinary tract.

Drug-Drug Interaction

BCG vaccine live

The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of medicine decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism

Aluminum hydroxide

Use alternative drugs because the use of aluminum hydroxide decreases the effect of Tetracycline by inhibiting the GI absorption

Atracurium

Use alternative drug because the use of tetracycline increase the effect of atracurium by pharmacodynamic synergism and it also increases the risk of developing respiratory depression

Ceftriaxone

Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of tetracycline decreases the effect of ceftriaxone by its pharmacodynamic antagonism

Estradiol

Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of tetracycline decreases the effect of estradiol by altering the intestinal flora and it also lowers the risk of contraceptive failure.

Methotrexate

Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of tetracycline increases the effect of methotrexate by decreasing its metabolism

Drug-Food Interaction

It is better to give this medicine with iron and calcium supplements, at least a 3 to 4 hours time gap is necessary.

Drug-Disease Interaction

Gastrointestinal diseases

It should be used with caution in patients with gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis (infection to the inner lining of the colon). It will lead to worsening the patient’s health condition. If you are noticed severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc. immediately meet the doctor. Based on the patient clinical condition, dose adjustment or replacement is needed.

Hepatotoxicity

Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having a history of liver diseases because the use of tetracycline is associated with hepatotoxicity.

Renal dysfunction

Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having a history of renal diseases because the use of tetracycline increases the BUN with azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, and acidosis. 

Esophageal irritation

The use of tetracycline causes esophageal irritation in patients who have taken the medicine without a sufficient amount of fluid before bedtime. So it is advised to take the medicine with plenty of fluids

Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.

Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).

• Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
• Protect from light and heat.
• Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
• Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.

• Tetracycline antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. It blocks the binding of bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for proteins required by bacteria to perform their vital functions. It is helpful to treat cholera infection, and also helps in combination with other drugs to treat acne.
• This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial and parasitic infections.
• This medicine is contraindicated to allergic symptoms such as skin rash, itching, swelling and breathing difficulties, and hepatic impairment or liver diseases.