Overview Of Tetracycline

Advice For Taking It

Tetracycline must be taken on an empty stomach, and patients should take each dose at least one hour before or two hours after eating any meals or snacks. In particular, patients should ensure they do not take tetracycline with dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, or ice cream. Each dose should be consumed with a full eight-ounce glass of water. Some patients may experience an upset stomach when they are on this antibiotic. If this happens, they should call their doctor to ask if it would be appropriate for them to have some food when they take it. Their doctor can advise them on what is acceptable.

Finally, patients should avoid taking this antibiotic immediately before going to bed. This is because lying down after taking tetracycline increases the risk of throat irritation. Thus, patients cannot lie down for at least ten minutes after they take a dose. Ideally, they should take it at least one hour before bedtime.

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