Cosmocycline (Tetracycline)


Brand Name: Cosmocycline

Generic Name: Tetracycline

Manufacturer/Agent: Cosmos Ltd


Formulation: eye oint

Strength: 1% 5gm

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 24.00

Retail Price: @ KES 32.00


Class: Antibacterials: Tetracyclines (Anti-infectives)

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Molecular Formulae: C22H24N2O8.HCL = 480.9

Precautions: Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines. systemic lupus erythromatosus. renal impairment. children and pregnant women.

Indications/Uses: Rickettsial, mycoplasma, borrelial, chancroid and brucella infections. infections by susceptible organisms when other antibiotics are not suitable; 500 qds, on empty stomach with plenty of water.

Interactions: Decreased absorption: milk, antacids, minerals. may increase effect of warfarin and decrease effect of penicillins & oral contraceptives

Side Effects: Dizziness. gastro-intestinal upset. diarrhoea. dysphagia. hypersensitivity reactions. photosensitivity. colitis. discolouration of teeeth in children.