Prescription Drug:
Oxytetracycline belongs to a group of antibiotics called tetracyclines. It is an antibiotic which has the ability to inhibit the growth of a wide variety of bacteria. It interferes with the production of proteins that the bacteria need to multiply and divide. This inhibits the ability of the bacteria to grow (bacteriostatic) and therefore stops the spread of the infection.
Oxytetracycline is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Swallow oxytetracycline tablets whole (not crushed or chewed), with plenty of water, while sitting or standing - this will stop them from sticking in the throat and causing irritation.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Oxytetracycline stops bacteria from functioning and so stops numbers from increasing.
Drug without Prescription:
Oxytetracycline is used to treat eye infections. This product contains oxytetracycline and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Oxytetracycline treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g., infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
Prescription is used for:
Acne vulgaris
Chronic bronchitis
Chronic inflammatory disorder of the facial skin (acne rosacea)
Dental infections
Disease caused by infection with Leptospira bacteria (Weil's Disease/leptospirosis)
Infection caused by Brucella bacteria (brucellosis)
Infections caused by Rickettsiae micro-organisms transmitted by lice, fleas, ticks and mites
Infections of the sex organs and organs associated with urination (genito-urinary infections)
Lyme disease
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Prescription Side Effects:
Abnormal reaction of the skin to light usually a rash (photosensitivity);
Damage to the liver;
Diarrhoea;
Difficulty swallowing and throat irritation;
Headache;
Inflammation of the large intestine (colitis);
Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis);
Nausea and vomiting;
Rash;
Visual disturbances;
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