Manufacturer: Pfizer Ltd
Salt Composition : Oxytetracycline(250mg)
Strip of 4 Capsule
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T M 250mg Capsule is also used to treat many sexually transmitted diseases and a skin condition known as acne. It should be taken on an empty stomach. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and skin reaction on exposure to sunlight (photosensitivity). Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects bother or worry you.
Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to any antibiotic or any liver or kidney problems before taking this medicine. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it.
T M 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Oxytetracycline is lipophilic and can easily pass through the cell membrane or passively diffuses through porin channels in the bacterial membrane. Readily absorbed following oral administration.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of T M
Photosensitivity
Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhea
Oxytetracycline is contraindicated in those known to be hypersensitive to tetracyclines. The tetracyclines are usually contraindicated during pregnancy and breast feeding, and in children younger than 8 years of age.
T M 250mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with T M 250mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.
T M 250mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Oxytetracycline is used to treat infections of the respiratory tract (pneumonia), urinary tract, soft tissues, and skin. It is used for infections caused by a wide spectrum of bacteria, except that resistance is common among gram-negative bacilli of enteric origin and staphylococci.
Drug-Drug Interactions: OXYTETRACYCLINE should not be given with anticoagulants (warfarin, heparin), diuretics (furosemide, torsemide), antidiabetic drugs (metformin, insulin), vitamin A, penicillin antibiotics (amoxicillin, cloxacillin), antacids (aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide), oral contraceptives, lithium, and other drugs
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid eating high-fat meals as this makes it harder for your body to absorb OXYTETRACYCLINE.
Drug-Disease Interactions: OXYTETRACYCLINE may interact with conditions like liver disease, kidney disease, and myasthenia gravis.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
AMOXICILLIN
CLOXACILLIN
ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
METFORMIN
LITHIUM
FUROSEMIDE
WARFARIN
HEPARIN
T M 250mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed T M 250mg Capsule to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. T M 250mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. Can I drink milk while taking T M 250mg Capsule?
No, you should avoid using milk and milk products while taking T M 250mg Capsule. Consuming dairy products along with T M 250mg Capsule can decrease its absorption from the stomach, which may lead to inadequate affect of this medicine.
Q. How long after taking T M 250mg Capsule can I eat?
It is best to wait for 2 hours after consuming T M 250mg Capsule. Consuming food along with T M 250mg Capsule may decrease its absorption from the stomach.
Q. Can I take T M 250mg Capsule with food if its causing stomach upset?
Yes, you can take T M 250mg Capsule with food if its causing you stomach upset. However, avoid consuming milk and milk products 1 hr before and 2 hr after taking this medicine.
Q. How long does T M 250mg Capsule takes to work?
Usually, T M 250mg Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
