Terramycin 250mg Capsule

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. Terramycin 250mg Capsule is also used to treat many sexually transmitted diseases and a skin condition known as acne. It should be taken on an empty stomach. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. 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. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and skin reaction on exposure to sunlight (photosensitivity). Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects bother or worry you. Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to any antibiotic or any liver or kidney problems before taking this medicine. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it.

• Treatment of Bacterial infections
• Treatment of Acne

Terramycin 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Terramycin 250mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

• Photosensitivity
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhea

AlcoholSAFE

Consuming alcohol with Terramycin 250mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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.

DrivingSAFE

Terramycin 250mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

KidneyUNSAFE

Terramycin 250mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

LiverUNSAFE

Terramycin 250mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class

Tetracyclines

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti infectives

Action Class

Tetracyclines