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How to Take Tetracycline and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet, capsule, oral liquid to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adults: Usual daily dose is 1 to 2 gm.
For mild to moderate infections: 500 mg two times per day.
For children above eight years of age: usual daily dose is 10 to 20 mg/lb (25 to 50 mg/kg) body weight divided in four equal doses.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Tetracycline

This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Tetracycline

India :


International :


Helidac Therapy, Sumycin
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