Question 1

What is Tetracycline Hydrochloride used for?

Accepted Answer

Typhoid, cholera, chest infections, urinary tract infections (UTI), skin infections like acne, eye infections, stomach ulcer caused by bacteria (H. pylori), sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhoea and chlamydia

Question 2

How do you take Tetracycline Hydrochloride?

Accepted Answer

Adults usually take 1 capsule (250 mg) four times a day, or 2 capsules (500 mg) four times a day depending on the infection. Take it on an empty stomach — at least 1 hour before food or 2 hours after food. Swallow with a full glass of water. Do not take it with milk, yoghurt, or malt drinks as they stop the drug from working properly.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Tetracycline Hydrochloride?

Accepted Answer

Stomach upset or belly pain, diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, sensitivity to sunlight (your skin may burn more easily in the sun)

Question 4

Who should not take Tetracycline Hydrochloride?

Accepted Answer

Children under 8 years old, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with kidney or liver problems, anyone allergic to tetracycline or similar antibiotics like doxycycline, and people using isotretinoin for acne

Question 5

Is Tetracycline Hydrochloride safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Tetracycline is NOT safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding — it can harm the baby's teeth, bones, and liver development, so consult your doctor for a safer alternative.

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