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Drug Details

ACHROMYCIN (acne)

• Drug Class Description
  Tetracyclines.
• Generic Name
  Tetracycline hydrochloride - acne
• Presentation
  Capsules, tetracycline hydrochloride 250 mg .
• Description
  Orange capsule coded LEDERLE 4874.
• Indications
  Acne.
• Adult Dosage
  One four times daily.
• Child Dosage
  Not recommended.
• Contra Indications
  Pregnancy, lactation. SLE.
• Special Precautions
  Renal or hepatic impairment.
• Interactions
  
  • Milk
  • antacids
  • mineral supplements
  • oral contraceptives
  • penicillins
  • anticoagulants.
• Adverse Drug Reactions
  
  • GI disturbances
  • allergic reactions
  • superinfections
  • Intracranial hypertension (withdraw).