Tetracycline
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Short-term tetracycline.
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6–12 h
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Topical: Bacterially infected wounds, pyoderma, furunculosis, leg ulcers, acne papulopustulosa. Systemic: S.u. tetracyclines.
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Topical: Apply 1-2 times/day on affected skin areas. Systemic: Depending on the indication 500-2.000 mg/day p.o.
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Apply 3% as an ointment, cream or lotion 1-3 times/day after thorough skin cleansing in a thin layer on the affected skin areas, 0.5% as eye drops, 1% as eye ointment.
Notice! Due to the risk of developing resistance, maximum application period 10-12 weeks. Do not use together with alcoholic benzoyl peroxide solutions. There may be a cosmetically disturbing fluorescence in UV light (discotheques) as well as yellowish skin discolouration in fair-skinned persons. Systemic administration is preferable to topical application!
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
On top. Appl. Skin irritation, skin burning, allergic reactions.
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Achromycin, Tefilin, Imex, Tetracycline Wolff, Polcortolon TC Spray