Terramycin
Oxytetracycline 250mg film-coated tablets, used for acne vulgaris and respiratory tract infection. A broad-spectrum tetracycline taken by mouth.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Oxytetracycline
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Terramycin on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Acne Vulgaris · Respiratory Tract Infection
- Therapeutic class
- Tetracycline Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Tetracycline
- Known off-label uses
- rosacea
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to tetracyclines; pregnancy; breastfeeding
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- photosensitivity reaction; vulvovaginal candidiasis
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 6–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- antacids; calcium supplements; magnesium salts; iron preparations
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children under 12 years.
Precautions and warnings
avoid prolonged sun and UV exposure; use with caution in patients with hepatic or renal impairment
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Oxytetracycline 250mg film-coated tablets, used for acne vulgaris and respiratory tract infection. A broad-spectrum tetracycline taken by mouth.
Mechanism of action
Oxytetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth by interfering with essential protein synthesis within the bacterial cells, effectively preventing propagation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Do not use due to risk of teeth discolouration and bone growth impairment. Breastfeeding: Not recommended as it is excreted into breast milk.
Terramycin is an antibiotic containing oxytetracycline, used as a treatment for acne vulgaris and respiratory tract infections. Pfizer manufactures this therapy, which is currently supplied as a 250mg tablet. The active ingredient works to inhibit bacterial growth, helping to alleviate symptoms associated with these specific conditions.
Buying Terramycin online
While generic oxytetracycline from India offers a more affordable option for expats living far from their usual health systems, the original formulation remains accessible to patients across Thailand and the rest of Asia. This medication is best used under a doctor’s care to ensure appropriate management of one’s condition.
Is Terramycin the original brand?
Yes, Terramycin is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine; what you receive is a generic with the same active ingredient (oxytetracycline) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
What is the price of Terramycin?
The price varies with strength and pack size. Terramycin comes in a 250mg strength, in packs of 60 to 90 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What conditions is Terramycin used for?
Terramycin contains oxytetracycline, used for acne vulgaris and respiratory tract infection. Oxytetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth by interfering with essential protein synthesis within the bacterial cells, effectively preventing propagation.
When does Terramycin start working?
Oxytetracycline usually starts to work within 1 to 2 hours, and its effect lasts about 6 to 12 hours. It varies from person to person.
What side effects can Terramycin cause?
The common side effects of oxytetracycline are nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Less common ones include photosensitivity reaction and vulvovaginal candidiasis. Serious but less common side effects include anaphylaxis and hepatotoxicity, which need urgent medical attention.
Which medicines interact with Terramycin?
Oxytetracycline can interact with antacids, calcium supplements, magnesium salts and iron preparations. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Terramycin.
Is Terramycin available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand oxytetracycline is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Terramycin delivered in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Terramycin is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Terramycin.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Oxytetracycline) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.