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Oxytetracycline is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults: 250 to 500 mg every 6 hours. Food, milk and some dairy products interfere with the absorption of tetracyclines, so tetracyclines should be taken one hour before or two hours after meals.
Side Effects
Some patients taking Oxytetracycline have reported side effects including loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), skin rashes and urticaria (hives).
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Use oxytetracycline with caution in people with reduced kidney function.
Contraindications
Oxytetracycline must not be given to anyone with a known hypersensitivity to tetracyclines. It is also not suitable for children under 12 years of age. The medicine is contraindicated in pregnancy, as it can cause staining of the developing baby's teeth and may affect growth.