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About Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet
Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet belongs to the 'antibiotics' class, primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis, gonorrhoea, or chlamydia. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.
Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet contains 'Tetracycline' a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. This process further inhibits bacterial growth.
Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. Like all medicines, Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, mouth sores, black hairy tongue, sore throat, dizziness, headache, and rectal discomfort. If any of these effects persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly.
Brief your medical history to the doctor, if you are allergic to Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet or any of its components. It is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet. Avoid taking alcohol while using Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet since it may worsen the side effects. Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy, hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet is not recommended in children below eight years of age since it causes permanent tooth discolouration.
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Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet contains 'Tetracycline,' a broad-spectrum antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. Tetracycline effectively treats acne, pneumonia, bronchitis, whooping cough, conjunctivitis, Q fever or tick fever (bacterial infection caused by the bite of infected ticks), brucellosis (infection spread from animals), and psittacosis (infections spread from birds). It is also used to treat leptospirosis (an infection spread through the urine of animals), gas-gangrene (infection in injury or surgery wound), tetanus (bacterial infection affecting nerves), cholera, and sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis, gonorrhoea, or chlamydia. It also treats stomach ulcers when used in combination with other anti-ulcer drugs.
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Iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids (containing magnesium and aluminium), and laxatives may bind to Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet in the gastrointestinal tract, lowering its absorption and efficiency. Hence maintain at least 2 hours between intake of Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet and other medications. Please undergo an examination to rule out CDAD's chances if you experience diarrhoea following Tetracycline therapy. Please seek medical advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet. Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet causes dizziness, hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet is not recommended in children below eight years of age since it causes permanent tooth discolouration. Prolonged use of tetracycline in children during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent discolouration of the teeth (yellow-grey-brown).
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The Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet contains Tetracycline, a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against various bacteria, including gram-positive and gram-negative. It works by preventing the protein synthesis process required for the survival or growth of the bacteria. As a result, it prevents bacterial growth and stops the spread of the infection.
A Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any liver or kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, an inflammation of the colon), swallowing problems, and oesophagus diseases like hiatal hernia (stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest cavity), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), and reflux.
Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet can affect live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease their effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet if you are undergoing any vaccinations.
Take this medication 2-3 hours before or after taking iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, and laxatives since these products prevent the absorption of Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet. It is also advised to avoid dairy products like milk, yoghurt, and calcium-enriched juice.
Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet may induce photosensitivity and makes your skin more sensitive to the sun. Hence it is advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while using Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet. It is also recommended to avoid tanning booths and sunlamps.
It is best to not eat food for at least 2 hours after taking Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet. Consuming food may decrease the absorption of Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet. However, if you notice any upset stomach while using this medication, you can take Tetra A Forte 500mg Tablet with food. But avoiding milk and milk products will help.
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Bacterial infection: It occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness.
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