{"id":24815,"date":"2022-09-01T07:44:11","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T07:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=24815"},"modified":"2022-09-02T10:38:31","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T10:38:31","slug":"tetralysal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tetralysal\/","title":{"rendered":"Tetralysal &#8211; Tetracycline uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>150 mg and 300 mg&nbsp;hard capsules<br>tetracycline<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Tetralysal is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tetralysal is an\u00a0antibiotic\u00a0that prevents the growth of bacteria in case of\u00a0infection.\u00a0Tetralysal is used for\u00a0acute\u00a0worsening of\u00a0chronic\u00a0bronchial catarrh, certain\u00a0pneumonia, chlamydial infections, and\u00a0acne\u00a0(pimples) on the face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lymecycline contained in Tetralysal may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Tetralysal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Tetralysal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to lymecycline (converted to\u00a0tetracycline\u00a0in the body), other\u00a0tetracyclines,\u00a0or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>in case of simultaneous treatment with\u00a0vitamin\u00a0A-based drugs (oral\u00a0retinoids\u00a0) such as e.g.\u00a0isotretinoin, etretinate, and acitretin (medicines for severe\u00a0acne\u00a0and\u00a0psoriasis\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Tetralysal if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do you have any kidney damage or kidney disease<\/li><li>you have\u00a0myasthenia gravis\u00a0(a disease that weakens the muscles)<\/li><li>you have <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/sle\/\">systemic lupus erythematosus<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypersensitivity to strong sunlight may occur and sunbathing and UV radiation (including solariums) should therefore be avoided during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking Tetralysal and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing,\u00a0hives,\u00a0and difficulty breathing (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0)<\/li><li>headache with visual disturbances and vomiting\/nausea as this may indicate increased pressure in the head<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children under the age of 8 should only be treated with Tetralysal in exceptional cases because there is a risk that this type of medicine (\u00a0tetracyclines\u00a0) can cause damage to their bones and discolor their teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Tetralysal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.\u00a0The treatment effect can be affected if this medicine is taken at the same time as certain other medicines.\u00a0Treating doctors, therefore, need to be aware of such concomitant medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following medicines can be affected or affect the effect of Tetralysal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>vitamin\u00a0A-based medicines (oral\u00a0retinoids\u00a0) such as\u00a0isotretinoin, etretinate, and acitretin (medicines for severe\u00a0acne\u00a0and\u00a0psoriasis\u00a0), or medicines with high\u00a0doses of\u00a0vitamin\u00a0A\u00a0(medicines for\u00a0vitamin\u00a0A deficiency).<\/li><li>antacids (medicines against stomach acid).<\/li><li>didanosine (medicine against\u00a0viruses\u00a0).<\/li><li>quinapril (medicine for high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0).<\/li><li>coumarin-type anticoagulants\u00a0(blood-thinning medicines).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are being treated with lithium, as this medicine can increase lithium levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following medicines should be taken at least 3 hours apart in combination with Tetralysal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>iron tablets<\/li><li>calcium<\/li><li>zinc<\/li><li>sucralfate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tetralysal with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tetralysal can be taken with a meal.&nbsp;The effect of Tetralysal may be slightly reduced if it is taken at the same time as calcium-containing products such as milk.&nbsp;There should be at least 3 hours between intake of Tetralysal and milk products.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnancy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Risk of harmful effects to the fetus.\u00a0Therefore,\u00a0<em>do not<\/em>\u00a0use Tetralysal during pregnancy other than on a specific\u00a0prescription\u00a0from a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breast-feeding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tetralysal passes into breast milk.\u00a0Breastfeeding must be discontinued during treatment with Tetralysal because there is a risk that the child will suffer damage to the skeleton and discolored teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No effects have been observed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tetralysal 150 mg capsules contain lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an intolerance to certain sugars, you should consult your doctor before taking this medication.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Tetralysal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine as directed by your doctor.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully tear open the aluminum packaging (strip) and take out the capsule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=19640217000011#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=19640217000011#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The dose&nbsp;is determined by the doctor who adjusts it individually for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults is 300 mg morning and evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The capsules must be swallowed whole with at least \u00bd glass of water in an upright position (not lying down) to avoid damage to the esophagus.\u00a0It is I essential at the entire course is completed, otherwise, the\u00a0infection\u00a0may flare up again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Tetralysal&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Tetralysal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a missed\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Abdominal pain<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Gastrointestinal complaints can be alleviated by taking capsules with food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurring in an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Blood effects<\/li><li>Visual disturbances*<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the tongue<\/li><li>Intestinal inflammation<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Pain in the upper part of the abdomen<\/li><li>Fever<\/li><li>Jaundice<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the liver<\/li><li>Allergic reaction\u00a0with fever, rash, swelling, and sometimes drop in blood pressure<\/li><li>Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, sometimes with shortness of breath or difficulty swallowing, so-called\u00a0angioedema, see Warnings and precautions<\/li><li>Skin rash,\u00a0itching,\u00a0or\u00a0hives<\/li><li>Liver effects<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Increased pressure in the head<\/li><li>Skin reactions caused by increased photosensitivity<\/li><li>Skin and mucous membrane changes (sometimes serious)<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>Nightmares.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>* Occurrence of clinical symptoms in the form of visual disturbances or headache may be due to increased pressure in the brain (&nbsp;intracranial&nbsp;hypertension&nbsp;), see Warnings and precautions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have been reported during treatment with&nbsp;tetracyclines&nbsp;(the group of drugs to which Tetralysal belongs):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Discoloration of the teeth and underdevelopment of the tooth enamel when treating children under 8 years of age.<\/li><li>Blood effects.<\/li><li>Kidney effects can be enhanced if\u00a0diuretics\u00a0are used at the same time as\u00a0tetracyclines.<\/li><li>Benign increased pressure in the brain (\u00a0intracranial\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/hypertension\/\">hypertension<\/a>) with possible symptoms of headache, vomiting, and visual disturbances, including blurred vision,\u00a0scotoma\u00a0(dark spots or flickering lights in the\u00a0field\u00a0of vision ),\u00a0diplopia\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/distinction-and-double-vision-in-adults\/\">double vision<\/a>), or a permanent <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/visual-impairment\/\">visual impairment<\/a>, have been reported in association with\u00a0tetracycline\u00a0your.<\/li><li>There have been cases of systemic lupus erythematosus and pancreatitis that have generally been associated with treatment with\u00a0tetracyclines.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;get worse or if you notice any&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;not mentioned in this information, contact your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Tetralysal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the carton after &#8220;Exp.&nbsp;dat.\u201d.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of memedicationshat that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>150 mg capsule<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is lymecycline, equivalent to 150 mg of\u00a0tetracycline\u00a0per capsule.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are gelatin, magnesium stearate, leveling, corn starch,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/lactose-intolerance\/\">lactose<\/a>, titanium dioxide (E 171), erythrosine (E 127), and quinoline yellow (E 104).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>300 mg capsule<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is lymecycline, equivalent to 300 mg of\u00a0tetracycline\u00a0per capsule.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are gelatin, magnesium stearate, leveling, titanium dioxide (E 171), erythrosine (E 127), quinoline yellow (E 104), and indigo carmine (E 132).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pack size:<\/em>&nbsp;20 pcs, 100 pcs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Galderma Nordic AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seminariegatan 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>752 28 Uppsala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>phone: 018-444 0330<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>fax: 018-444 0335<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e-mail: nordic@galderma.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inpac AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S-221 00 Lund<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laboratoires Sophartex<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21 rue de Pressoir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BP 129<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28501 VERNOUILLET Cedex, France<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laboratoires Galderma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ZI \u2013 Montd\u00e9sir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>74540 Alby-sur-Ch\u00e9ran, France<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tetralysal is an\u00a0antibiotic\u00a0that prevents the growth of bacteria in case of\u00a0infection\u00a0.\u00a0Tetralysal is used for\u00a0acute\u00a0worsening of\u00a0chronic\u00a0bronchial catarrh\u00a0, certain\u00a0pneumonias\u00a0, chlamydial infections and\u00a0acne\u00a0(pimples) on the 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