Tetracycline
Tetracycline 500mg capsules are an antibiotic used for acne and for some bacterial chest and urinary tract infections, sold in packs of 60 or 90 capsules.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per capsule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500mg | 60 capsules | $39.60 | $0.66 |
| 500mg | 90 capsules | $45.90 | $0.51 |
- Category
- Antibiotics · Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Tetracycline
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 500mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Acne · Respiratory tract infections · Urinary tract infections
- Therapeutic Class
- Tetracycline Antibiotic
- Pharmacological Class
- Antibacterial
- Minor Side Effects
- Stomach upset, loss of appetite
- Moderate Side Effects
- Skin sensitivity to light, mouth sores
- Dosage Forms
- Capsule
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- Actavis
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 6–12 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug Interactions
- Dairy products, Iron salts, Magnesium, Aluminium
- Age Restrictions
- Avoid in children due to potential impact on bone and teeth development.
What you will receive
Tetracycline is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Tetracycline.
- The manufacturer depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
- It contains the same active ingredient, at the same strength, as the brand-name versions.
FAQ
What Tetracycline strength and pack sizes can I order?
You can order Tetracycline 500mg capsules in packs of 60 or 90 capsules. Larger packs cost less per capsule.
What happens if my Tetracycline parcel goes missing?
If your Tetracycline parcel does not arrive within the delivery window, or arrives damaged, it is sent again free. If that is not possible, the order is refunded. Tracking is on the tracking page, and support answers 24/7 in English and Cantonese by live chat.
Which brand names does tetracycline have?
Brand names for tetracycline include Sumycin and Achromycin. Tetracycline capsules are a pure generic tetracycline product and are not any of those brands. Here, tetracycline can also be bought online as generic Sumycin.
Can I take Tetracycline with milk or dairy?
Not at the same time. Milk, cheese, yoghurt, calcium supplements and antacids bind tetracycline in the gut so less of it is absorbed. Leave a gap of at least two hours between a dairy or calcium product and your capsule; plain water is the best thing to swallow it with.
How long does Tetracycline take to work on acne?
Acne clears slowly. Spots usually improve over several weeks rather than days, and a course often runs for a few months. It works on the bacteria and inflammation behind repeated breakouts, so it is not a treatment for one-off spots.
Tetracycline or doxycycline for acne?
Both are close relatives taken by mouth for acne. Doxycycline stays in the body longer, so it is usually taken once or twice a day, while tetracycline is taken more often. Doxycycline is also less affected by food, though both can make skin burn more easily in the sun.
Does Tetracycline make your skin burn more easily?
Yes. Tetracycline can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, so burning happens faster than usual. Cover up and use sunscreen while you are taking it, and stay out of sunbeds. The sensitivity goes once the course is finished.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Tetracycline?
There is no specific interaction between alcohol and tetracycline, but both can upset the stomach. A drink with a meal is unlikely to cause trouble; a heavy night may leave you more queasy than usual while you are taking the capsules.
About Tetracycline
What Tetracycline 500mg capsules are used for
Tetracycline is an antibiotic in the tetracycline family. It blocks the protein-making machinery inside bacteria, so they stop multiplying and the infection clears as your body's defences catch up. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means it works against a range of bacteria rather than one narrow type.
Its two common jobs are inflammatory acne — the red, tender spots and deeper lumps, not the odd blackhead — and bacterial infections of the chest or urinary tract. Acne is treated over months; chest and urinary infections are usually shorter courses.
How to take your capsule
Swallow it with a full glass of water, on an empty stomach — about an hour before food, or two hours after. Eating cuts down how much of the medicine your body absorbs, and milk cuts it down further.
The number of capsules in a dose depends on what is being treated, and the doses are spread evenly through the day. Sit or stand for a few minutes after swallowing: a capsule that stalls on the way down can irritate the throat or oesophagus (the food pipe).
What to keep apart from your dose
Milk, cheese, yoghurt, calcium supplements, antacids and iron or zinc tablets all cling to tetracycline in the gut and leave less of it to be absorbed. Leave at least two hours between them and your capsule.
Tetracycline can also boost the effect of warfarin and similar blood thinners, which raises the chance of bleeding.
Side effects worth knowing
Feeling sick, loose stools, stomach ache and a sore mouth are the usual complaints, and some people develop thrush in the mouth or vagina. Your skin burns more easily in sun or on a sunbed while you are taking it.
A rash that comes with swelling of the face or throat, or trouble breathing, is an allergic reaction and needs urgent treatment. Severe or bloody diarrhoea that starts during or after a course is a rare but serious effect.
The 500mg capsule
This listing is Tetracycline 500mg capsules. Packs hold 60 or 90 capsules, so a long acne course can be covered in one order.
Store the capsules in their blister in a dry place, away from strong light. Tetracycline is not used in pregnancy or in children under 12, because it can stain developing teeth and affect growing bone.
Sources
- Acne - NHS — NHS
- Acne - treatments, causes and prevention - Healthdirect — Healthdirect Australia