Tetralysal 150mg and 300mg Capsule
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 21 September 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Infections caused by susceptible strains of pathogens.
Dosage (summary)
300 mg/day for acne; 300 mg every 12 hours for other indications.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding due to risks of liver damage and excretion in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Antacids
- Oral retinoids
- Penicillin
- Beta-lactam antibiotics
- Lithium
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to lymecycline
- Impaired renal function
- Children under 12 years
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
Counselling Points
- Take with adequate fluids
- Avoid sun exposure
- Report any severe allergic reactions
Serious warnings
- Oesophageal irritation
- Hepatotoxicity
- Photosensitivity
- Antibiotic resistance
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