Tetracycline is a medicine intended for the treatment of infections caused by the presence and multiplication of bacteria in your body. If you have taken too much of this drug seek emergency medial assistance. The following symptoms may indicate an overdose: nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. There is a chance you may get some of the side effect sometimes reported by patients taking tetracycline. Any of the following side effects are considered to be mild and do not require medical attention: stomach upset, sore mouth or lips and swollen tongue, mild nausea, vaginal discharge, diarrhea, vomiting, and vaginal itching. You can report them to your health care provider only if you are unable to handle these symptoms because of their intensity or severity. Make sure no one has access to your tetracycline as this medicine is intended only for people to whom it was prescribed.
Brand names: Brodspec, Emtet-500, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap, Apo-Tetra, Nu-Tetra, Tetracyn, Terramycin
