Tetralysal
Tetralysal is an antibiotic used to treat infections caused by various bacteria, including mycoplasma and chlamydia.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
150 mg
Active Ingredient
Lymecycline
Manufacturer
Galderma Nordic AB
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is 300 mg in the morning and 300 mg in the evening.
Method
Swallow the capsules whole with at least half a glass of water while sitting upright to prevent irritation of the food pipe. Take the capsules at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Important
The usual daily dose is 600 mg, taken as 300 mg in the morning and 300 mg in the evening.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Stomach pain
- •Diarrhea
- •Headache
RARE
- •Changes in blood cell counts
- •Vision problems
- •Inflammation of the tongue (glossitis)
- •Intestinal inflammation
- •Vomiting
- •Upper stomach pain
- •Fever
- •Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
- •Allergic reaction causing swelling of the face, eyes, and lips, which may spread to the tongue and throat
- •Liver inflammation
- •Itching, rash, or hives
- •Sudden severe widespread allergic reaction, possibly with feeling unwell
- •Changes in some liver enzyme levels
- •Increased pressure in the brain
- •Dizziness
- •Increased sensitivity to sunlight
- •Blisters and peeling skin over large areas, or sores/mucosal damage in the mouth, lips, genitals, or anus
- •Depression
- •Nightmares
- •Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) and pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
- •Increased urea levels in the blood, especially if diuretics are used at the same time
Important Warnings
- Do not take Tetralysal if you are allergic to lymecycline, other tetracyclines, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if you are also using isotretinoin, etretinate, or acitretin (capsules for severe acne and psoriasis).
- Do not take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not give Tetralysal to children under 8 years old, as it can permanently stain their teeth.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems before starting Tetralysal.
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- Tell your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis (a muscle-weakening disease) or lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus).
- Avoid strong sunlight and sunbeds during treatment, as this medicine can make your skin more sensitive to the sun.
- Do not use this medicine after its expiry date, as expired Tetralysal can cause kidney damage.
- Overdosing can be harmful to your liver.
- It is important to finish the entire course of medication, otherwise the infection may return.
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.