Oxytetracycline 250mg Tablets

Oxytetracycline is an antibiotic used to treat skin conditions such as acne and rosacea. 

It is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic medicine that has an antibacterial action, which is why it is effective at treating acne and other conditions.

Oxytetracycline comes in the form of tablets. It is taken orally and is suitable for adults and children over the age of 12.

Oxytetracycline is a common treatment for acne and rosacea.

Acne is the common name for acne vulgaris. It is a skin condition caused by the blocking of hair follicles and is characterised by whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples. Acne is common in teenagers, but people of all ages can have acne.

Rosacea, another skin condition treated by Oxytetracycline, causes flushing and redness of the skin, as well as visible blood vessels in your face. Rosacea can sometimes be responsible for small, pus-filled bumps on the skin.

Oxytetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means it can also be used to treat other types of bacterial infections such as chest infections, mouth infections and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It has also been used to treat infections transmitted by lice and ticks, including typhus, Q fever, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF).

Oxytetracycline treats acne and rosacea by killing the bacteria associated with causing spots. The medicine stops the bacteria from producing the proteins it needs to grow and multiply. 

By decreasing the number of bacteria, Oxytetracycline can help to stop acne and rosacea infections from spreading or worsening. The bacteria that remain after treatment with Oxytetracycline will be killed by the immune system or die naturally, allowing the skin to heal.

The recommended treatment period for acne is 8 - 12 weeks. This is enough time for Oxytetracycline to fight the infection and improve the condition of your skin. If acne has persisted after your course of Oxytetracycline tablets, you should consult your doctor. They may recommend that you try an alternative acne treatment.  

For rosacea, you can expect to see significant improvements after a few weeks of taking Oxytetracycline. A review is typically recommended around six to eight weeks after you start the treatment. 

When Oxytetracycline is prescribed as an acne treatment, your doctor may also recommend that you use a topical cream at the same time, which you would apply to affected areas of your skin. 

Some people may need to take Oxytetracycline for two years or more if they have severe acne.

It is not recommended that you take Oxytetracycline if you are pregnant, or may be pregnant. 

Using Oxytetracycline early in pregnancy, or during the second or third trimester may lead to problems. An epidemiologic study has linked first-trimester use of Oxytetracycline with neural tube defects, cardiovascular malformations and cleft palate. In general, the tetracycline group of antibiotics — which Oxytetracycline is part of — are understood to cause tooth discolouration when given in the second half of pregnancy, as well as in the neonatal period. 

Oxytetracycline has not been found to affect hormonal contraceptives (such as the contraceptive pill), but if you experience diarrhoea or vomiting when using Oxytetracycline, this may make your contraceptive pill less effective. If you do get diarrhoea or are vomiting, follow the instructions in the patient information leaflet that you receive when you buy Oxytetracycline tablets.

The use of Oxytetracycline is also not advised if you are breastfeeding.

You can drink alcohol while you are taking Oxytetracycline, as there is no evidence that it impacts the effectiveness of the treatment.

However, you should note that if you are feeling side effects from Oxytetracycline, drinking alcohol is not a good idea. Side effects such as an upset stomach or headache may be intensified by drinking alcohol.

Like Oxytetracycline, Lymecycline is from the tetracycline group of antibiotic medicines. 

Tetracyclines are broad-spectrum antibiotic compounds with a common structure and are a subclass of polyketides. They were discovered in the 1940s and are valued for their ability to combat microorganisms including bacteria, mycoplasmas, chlamydiae and protozoan parasites. 

Both Oxytetracycline and lymecycline antibiotics are effective treatments for acne and come in tablet form. Like Oxytetracycline, lymecycline can also be used to treat other bacterial infections such as chest infections and STIs. They are found in a similar price range. 

A significant difference between Oxytetracycline and Lymecycline is how the body absorbs them. Lymecycline can be absorbed better with food, unlike Oxytetracycline, which should be taken on an empty stomach. The recommended dosage of Lymecycline to treat acne is one 300 mg tablet, once per day, rather than twice daily as per the Oxytetracycline dosage. The side effects of the two medicines can also differ.

Lymecycline and Tetralysal — the branded version of Lymecycline — are both available at Cloud Pharmacy.

On the whole, Oxytetracycline reviews are very positive. 

Reviewers have commented online that after a few months of using Oxytetracycline, they noticed their acne clearing and improvements in their skin. 

Users have described a gradual process, with the first improvement being no new spots occurring, followed by the spots disappearing, until eventually, the skin becomes clear. 

Among the side effects felt by users were headaches and moderate sensitivity to sunlight.

In the UK, you can’t buy Oxytetracycline over the counter. 

In order to purchase Oxytetracycline, you require a prescription. Your suitability for Oxytetracycline will need to be assessed before your doctor issues you with a prescription. This can be done in a consultation. 

You can buy Oxytetracycline here at Cloud Pharmacy. Simply start your consultation today — by clicking ‘Start Consultation’ on this page — and buy Oxytetracycline UK-wide.

Our online prescriber can assess your suitability for Oxytetracycline and issue a prescription for you to buy Oxytetracycline online. We can then dispense your Oxytetracycline tablets promptly and dispatch them to you through our next-day delivery service.