TETRACYCLINE (ACHROMYCIN)

Tetracycline (Achromycin); Antibacterial, Tetracycline; Cap: 100, 250, 500 mg
Susp: 125 mg/5mL
Tab: 250, 500 mg
Oint: 3% [14.2, 30 gm]
Soln, topical: 2.2 mg/mL [70 mL]; PO: > 8 yrs: 25-50 mg/kg/day q6h (max 3 gm/day)
Use of tetracyclines <8 yrs of age may cause permanent dental discoloration, enamel hypoplasia. Take on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours
after meals); do not give with dairy products or antacids.
Topical: Apply twice daily.