Susceptible Infections Including Chlamydia, Rickettsia, Mycoplasma, And Other Oxytetracycline Sensitive Infections:
Oral:
Adults: 250-500 Mg Every 6 Hr.
Children: 25-50 Mg/kg Every 6 Hr.
By IM Inj:
Adults: 250 Mg Every 6 Hr Or 300 Mg Every 8 Hr Or Every 12 Hr.
Children: 15-25 Mg/kg Body-wt Up To Max 250 Mg Daily Inj. The Dosage May Be Divided At 8 Or 12 Hourly Intervals.
Content
Cap /Tab 250mg: Oxytetracycline 250mg.
IM Inj 100mg: Per 2 ml Amp: Oxytetracycline 100mg.
IV Inj 250mg: Per 3 ml Amp: Oxytetracycline 250mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated In Pregnancy.
Stability
Antibacterials, Tetracyclines
Contra Indications
Renal Impairment, Avoid Use In Children Less Than 8 Years, Unless No Alternative (deposition In Growing Bone And Teeth, By Binding To Calcium, Causes Staining And Occasionally Dental Hypoplasia)
Precautions
Renal Impairment, Avoid Use In Children Less Than 8 Years, Unless No Alternative (deposition In Growing Bone And Teeth, By Binding To Calcium, Causes Staining And Occasionally Dental Hypoplasia)