Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 1, 2022.
Class Name: tetracycline (CLASS) (Oral route, Parenteral route)
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Adoxa
- Adoxa CK
- Adoxa Pak
- Brodspec
- Cleeravue-M
- Declomycin
- Doryx
- Doryx MPC
- Dynacin
- Minocin
- Nuzyra
- Seysara
- Sumycin
- Vibramycin Calcium
In Canada
- Novo-Tetra Suspension
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet
- Powder for Suspension
- Capsule
- Capsule, Extended Release
- Syrup
- Tablet, Delayed Release
- Tablet, Extended Release
Uses for this Medicine
Tetracyclines are used to treat infections and to help control acne. Demeclocycline, doxycycline, and minocycline also may be used for other problems as determined by your doctor. Tetracyclines will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Tetracyclines are available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using this Medicine
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to medicines in this group or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Tetracyclines may cause permanent discoloration of teeth and slow down the growth of bones. These medicines should not be given to children 8 years of age and younger unless directed by the child's doctor.
Geriatric
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of tetracyclines in the elderly with use in other age groups.
Pregnancy
Use is not recommended during the last half of pregnancy. If tetracyclines are taken during that time, they may cause the unborn infant's teeth to become discolored and may slow down the growth of the infant's ...
