Oxytetracycline tablets
Name: Oxytetracycline tablets
About oxytetracycline
| Type of medicine | A tetracycline antibiotic |
| Used for | Bacterial infections; acne; rosacea |
| Available as | Tablets |
Oxytetracycline is an antibacterial medicine. This means that it stops infections caused by germs (bacteria). It is prescribed as a treatment for chest infections such as pneumonia, and also for some mouth infections. It is also prescribed for infections resulting from some types of bites, and some sexually transmitted infections.
Oxytetracycline is also prescribed for some longer-term skin conditions, such as acne and rosacea.