What drug(s) may interact with tetr

What drug(s) may interact with tetracycline?

• other antibiotic medicines

Do not use corticosteroid skin products (such as dexamethasone, hydrocortisone and prednisolone) at the same time as this medicine as they can cover up problems. Do not use any other skin products without telling your prescriber or health care professional. Check before starting or stopping any of your medicines or non-prescription products.

What should I watch for while taking tetracycline?

Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your skin does not improve in 2 weeks.

Do not get the ointment in your eyes; if you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.

Do not use this medicine on deep wounds, or serious burns.

This medicine can color your skin yellow. This color will wash off with soap and water, but you should leave the medicine on the skin as long as you can. This yellow color will look worse under ultraviolet light. If you are going to a disco where they use this kind of light, either wash off the medicine before you go, or apply afterwards.

Keep the ointment off your clothes; it can stain them.

What side effects may I notice from using tetracycline?

Side effects with tetracycline skin products are rare. They include:
• skin redness, swelling, pain, blistering or peeling

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F); do not freeze. Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

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