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Terramycin and Food

Result of checking the interaction of Terramycin and Food for safety when used together.

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Terramycin <> Food

Relevance: 03.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug interaction with food or lifestyle.

Consumer:

Do not take iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours before or after taking oxytetracycline. These products can make oxytetracycline less effective in treating your infection. Do not take oxytetracycline with milk or other dairy products, unless your doctor has told you to. Dairy products can make it harder for your body to absorb the medication.

Professional:

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration with food, particularly dairy products, significantly reduces tetracycline absorption. The calcium content of these foods forms nonabsorbable chelates with tetracycline.

MANAGEMENT: Tetracycline should be administered one hour before or two hours after meals.

References:

"Product Information. Achromycin (tetracycline)." Lederle Laboratories, Wayne, NJ.
"Product Information. Declomycin (demeclocycline)." Lederle Laboratories, Wayne, NJ.

Terramycin

Generic Name: oxytetracycline

Brand Name:

Synonyms: n.a.

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