Tetracycline

🧮 Dose calculator

Susceptible bacterial infections (general) · Regimen source: FDA Tetracycline caps. · Dosage and Administration — Adults

• • Severe infection: 500 mg four times daily. With plenty of water; separate from dairy, antacids and iron. FDA Tetracycline caps. · Dosage and Administration

Enter age (weight is optional for this regimen).

👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyDangerous / avoid

  Label: can cause fetal harm. Dangerous in pregnancy. FDA Tetracycline caps. · Pregnancy

  “Teratogenic Effects Pregnancy Category D (see WARNINGS ) Nonteratogenic Effects (see WARNINGS ) Pregnant women with renal disease may be more prone to develop tetracycline-associated liver failure.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA Tetracycline caps. · Nursing Mothers

  “Because of potential for serious adverse reaction in nursing infants from tetracyclines, a decision should be made whether to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother (see WARNINGS ).”

• 👶 ChildrenUse with caution

  The label has conditions, age limits or notes for children; the label sentence is quoted below. FDA Tetracycline caps. · Pediatric Use

  “See WARNINGS and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION .”

• 👴 Older adultsNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.