Tetralysal (Lymecycline) belongs to a group of medicines called tetracycline antibiotics. The main use of Tetralysal is to treat acne. Acne appears as blackheads and whiteheads which people often refer to as pimples or spots. Tetralysal attacks the bacteria that are one of the main causes of acne. The name of these bacteria is propionibacterium acnes. This medicine can also be used to treat many other infections caused by bacteria. Absorption of Tetralysal is not affected by moderate amounts of milk. Tetralysal capsules should always be taken with a glass of water. How long you will have to take Tetralysal for will depend on how quickly your condition improves. For acne, this will normally be at least 8 weeks. Do not give Tetralysal to children below the age of 8 because of the risk of permanent alterations of tooth and enamel discoloration.
Manufacturer Information
Canadian Pharmacy King currently offers the brand Tetralysal capsules from UK manufactured by Galderma. Brand Tetralysal is available in the strength of 408 mg capsules. The generic Tetralysal is not available.
The common side effects of Tetralysal may include nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in swallowing, liver damage, teeth discolouration, inflammation of the tongue, mouth, or lips, yeast infection around the anus or genitals, infection of the colon. Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
• Blistering or peeling of large areas of skin;
• Difficulty in breathing, hives;
• Swollen face, lips, tongue and throat;
• Severe or persistent headaches or visual disturbances;
• Ulcerations or lesions on the mouth, lips, genital or anal regions
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Please call your doctor if you have any further concerns or questions.
Avoid direct exposure to sunlight or artificial sunlight from sunbeds. Tetralysal can cause kidney disorder. Take the medicine with adequate amounts of water to avoid irritation or ulceration of the esophagus. Do not take Tetralysal if you: are taking methoxyflurane, are allergic to lymecycline or to other tetracycline antibiotics such as doxycycline or any of the other ingredients of this medicine, are taking medicines which contain oral retinoids, are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding, are under 8 years of age, have ever had kidney disease. Before taking Tetralysal, inform your doctor if you: have or ever had failure of liver and kidney function, suffer from an allergic condition that causes joint pain, skin rashes or fever or a disease that weakens the muscles. Tell your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about any medical conditions you may have and all the medicines you take, including drugs prescribed by other doctors, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements, or alternative medicines. Tell your doctor if you are taking: any treatment with lithium, diuretics, and medicines to thin your blood e.g. warfarin, other medicines to treat acne. Wait at least two hours after taking Tetralysal before you take: indigestion remedies, quinapril (for high blood pressure), supplements containing calcium, aluminium, magnesium, zinc or iron, ulcer healing drugs. Do not take antacids containing aluminum, calcium or magnesium and products containing iron salts with Tetralysal, because these products reduce the absorption of tetra line taken by mouth.
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