Tetralab 500 Mg

About the Brand Tetralab 500

Tetralab 500 is brand in salt of tetracycline hydrochloride by laborate pharmaceuticals India pvt. Ltd.

About the drug Tetralab 500

Tetralab 500 is a brand of laborites pharmaceuticals having salt tetracycline hydrochloride in strength if 500 mg. It is a specialized drug or antibiotic used for various infections such as respiratory infections, upper respiratory tract infections, Lyme disease, Q fever, psittacosis etc. Mainly it is broad-spectrum antibiotic.

Manufacturer of drug Tetralab 500

Tetralab 500 is manufactured by Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd. in India. Laborate Pharmaceuticals have completed 30 years of successfully developing and marketing innovative products that improve, enhance & extend human life.

Strength and Dosage of Tetralab 500

Tetralab 500 is available in strength of 500 mg of Tetracycline hydrochloride.

USA Brands equivalent to Tetralab 500

USA brands equivalent to Tetralab 500 are Sumycin, Achromycin V, Actisite, Emtet-500.

Uses of Tetralab 500

It is used for a wide range of infections such as infection of the skin, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infections and rickettsia infections.

How Tetralab 500 works?

Tetralab 500 has tetracycline hydrochloride which is a polyketide class of antibiotic. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria’s thus resulting in restricting their spread and growth in the Body affected with the infection!

How to take Tetralab 500?

Tetralab 500 shall be taken one hour before the food or two hours after the food intake. Tetralab 500 taken empty stomach is best suitable to have an effective treatment. The capsule should be taken with full glass of water. More information upon how to take Tetralab 500 effectively will be informed by your doctor.

Dosage

Dosage of Tetralab 500 depends upon the infection and patient condition. Correct dosage depends upon your doctor’s advice. Your doctor will inform you about the required regimen of the drug to be taken by you.

How long Tetralab 500 should be continued?

The dosage and duration of drug intake depend upon the infection stage you are affected with. Take it as long as prescribed by your doctor. Do not overdose yourself with tetralab 500.

Dose missed of Tetralab 500?

Take the required dose immediately as soon as you remember you have missed the dose. However, if the time for next dose is near skipped the dose and take it when next dose time has come. Inform your doctor about the missed dose.

Drug interaction with Tetralab 500

Drug interactions have been noted with use of tetracycline the salt in Tetralab 500. With Antacids, with anticoagulants, as it may increase their potency, with methoxyflurane, with oral contraceptives and with penicillins.

When NOT to take Tetralab 500

Tetralab 500 shall be avoided if you have allergic reactions to any constituents of the drug. It shall be avoided taking along with drugs with which its interactions have been noted.

Side effects or adverse effects of using Tetralab 500

Side effects associated with use of Tetralab 500 include sores or swelling in your rectal or genital area; mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach upset; white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips; swollen tongue, trouble swallowing; or vaginal itching or discharge. The side effects must be considered seriously and consulted the doctor immediately if they persist for long.

Overdose side effects of using Tetralab 500

Overdose side effects of taking Tetralab 500 include abdominal pain

• Bulging fontanel (soft spot on head) of infants
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea and vomiting
• Visual changes
• Yellowing skin

General information with respect to Tetralab 500

Tetralab 500 is antibiotic and must be only taken under registered prescription or expert doctor’s advice as it might result into damage in internal organs of the body.