What it is and what it is used for

for Tetralysal belongs to a group of medicines called tetracycline antibiotics. The main use of Tetralysal is to treat acne. Acne appears as blackheads and whiteheads which people often refer to as pimples or spots. Tetralysal attacks the bacteria that are one of the main causes of acne. The name of these bacteria is propionibacterium acnes. This medicine can also be used to treat many other infections caused by bacteria. If you are not sure why you have been prescribed this medicine, talk to your doctor.

What you need to know before you take it

e Tetralysal Do not take Tetralysal if: you are to lymecycline or to other tetracycline antibiotics such as doxycycline or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). An allergic reaction may include either a rash or itching you have ever had kidney disease you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding Tetralysal must not be given to children under 8 years of age. Tetralysal must not be taken at the same time as medicines which contain oral retinoids (these include some other medicines used to treat acne). Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Tetralysal. Tell your doctor before taking Tetralysal if you have hepatic impairment or renal insufficiency (failure of liver and kidney function). suffer from systemic lupus erythematosus (an allergic condition that causes joint pain, skin rashes or fever) or Myasthenia Gravis (a disease that weakens the muscles). Overdosing might result in liver problems. You should avoid direct exposure to sunlight or artificial sunlight from sunbeds. If you experience skin discomfort then stop taking this medicine and seek advice from your doctor. Do not use this medicine if the expiry date has passed, expired Tetralysal can cause kidney disorder. As with other antibiotics, treatment with tetracycline can cause secondary bacterial or mycotic infections (fungal). There is in particular the possibility of resistant staphylococcal enterocolitis (inflammation of the small intestine and colon due to bacteria that are resistant to the therapeutic action of the drug). Should you undergo cycles of prolonged treatment with Tetralysal, your doctor will prescribe regular checks of blood composition and liver and kidney function. Take the medicine with adequate amounts of water to avoid irritation or ulceration of the esophagus. Children Tetralysal should not be used in children under 8 years because of the risk of permanent alterations of tooth and enamel discoloration. Other medicines and Tetralysal Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: medicines to thin your blood e.g. warfarin diuretics (used to treat kidney disease, heart disease or high blood pressure)

• other medicines to treat acne. You should tell your doctor if you are taking any treatment with lithium, this medicine may increase the lithium levels. Do not take the following medicines at the same time as your Tetralysal as these could affect how well your acne medicine works. Wait at least two hours after taking Tetralysal before you take these types of products.
• indigestion remedies
• ulcer healing drugs quinapril (for high blood pressure) supplements containing calcium, aluminium, magnesium, zinc or iron. Avoid use with penicillins (and other types of antibiotics), for the possible interference between the two products. Do not take antacids containing aluminum, calcium or magnesium and products containing iron salts with Tetralysal, because these products reduce the absorption of tetracycline taken by mouth. This medicinal product should not be used in combination with oral retinoids (medicinal products used for certain skin conditions) or doses of more than 10 000 IU/day of vitamin A. Should not be used with methoxyflurane (risk of fatal renal toxicity). Tetralysal with food and drink Absorption of Tetralysal is not affected by moderate amounts of milk. Tetralysal capsules should always be taken with a glass of water. Fertility, pregnancy and breast-feeding Tetracyclines readily cross the placental barrier and are distributed into milk. Tetralysal must not be taken if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Use of medicines such as Tetralysal may affect the proper growth of developing teeth and lead to permanent discolouration. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Driving and using machines Tetralysal is not known to affect the ability to drive or use machines.

How to take it

Tetralysal Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. The correct dose will be shown on the label which your pharmacist has placed on the container. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Please tear the aluminium strip carefully to remove capsule. –

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NOTICE VERSO 180×315 PLAN n° MT.09.DRA.0352.R02.2 Adults and children over 12 years Acne The normal dose is one Tetralysal capsule once a day (300 mg/day), preferably in the morning. Tetralysal capsules should always be taken with a glass of water. How long you will have to take Tetralysal for will depend on how quickly your condition improves. For acne, this will normally be at least 8 weeks. Infections The normal dose is one Tetralysal capsule twice a day (600 mg/day). Your doctor may a lower or higher dose depending on the severity and type of infection. Ask your doctor if you are unsure. Tetralysal capsules should always be taken with a glass of water. Do not give Tetralysal to children below the age of 8, it could harm them. If you take more Tetralysal than you should If you, or anyone else, take too many Tetralysal capsules phone your doctor for advice or go to your nearest hospital so that medical staff are made aware of the problem. Don't forget to take the container with you. This could indicate how many capsules have been taken. If you forget to take Tetralysal Do not worry if you forget to take your Tetralysal at the right time. Take it when you remember and carry on as before unless it is time for the next dose. Do not double up the dose to make up for a forgotten capsule. You should never take more capsules than your doctor recommends. If you stop taking Tetralysal Acne responds slowly to antibiotics. It is important that you take all the Tetralysal that your doctor has prescribed for you. If you stop taking Tetralysal too soon, your acne or infection could get worse or come back. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Possible side effects

although not everybody gets them. Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side If you experience any of the following stop taking these tablets immediately and see a doctor:

• swollen face, lips, tongue and throat, difficulty in breathing,
• hives, blistering or peeling of large areas of skin, ulcerations or lesions on the mouth, lips, genital or anal regions, severe or persistent headaches or visual disturbances. Tetralysal may cause the following side effects. Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people nausea (feeling sick) abdominal pain diarrhoea –

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Not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data allergic (hypersensitivity) reaction causing swelling of the eyes, lips or tongue blistering or peeling of large areas of the skin ulcerations or lesions on the mouth, lips, genital or anal regions disturbances of eyesight*

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dizziness vomiting (being sick) yellowing of the skin or eyes inflammation of the liver (hepatitis) increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight increased pressure in the brain changes in the number or type of certain blood cells pain in the upper part of the abdomen changes in some blood tests (tests of liver function) fever itchiness, skin rash or hives inflammation of the intestine depression nightmare The following side effects may occur during treatment with the class of medicines to which Tetralysal belongs (the tetracyclines): systemic lupus erythematosus (an allergic condition that causes joint pain, skin rashes or fever) inflammation or ulceration of the gullet, causing pain or difficulty swallowing or painful heartburn. difficulty in swallowing inflammation of the pancreas liver damage teeth discolouration inflammation or soreness of the tongue, mouth, cheeks, gums or lips soreness or itching of the genital area yeast infection around the anus or genitals infection of the colon * the presence of symptoms, such as visual disturbances, or headaches, could be attributed to increased pressure in the brain (intracranial hypertension). You should stop taking Tetralysal if there is any evidence of pressure increase in the brain. Benign intracranial hypertension, symptoms of which may incude headache, vomiting, visual disturbances (blurred vision, blind spots or double vision), or permanent visual loss have been reported with tetracycline therapy. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via www.mhra.gov. uklyellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. –

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How to store it

Tetralysal Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original container. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

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Contents of the pack and other information

What Tetralysal contains The active substance is Iymecycline. Each capsule contains 408mg of Iymecycline. The other ingredients are magnesium stearate and colloidal hydrated silica. The capsule shells contain gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), erythrosine (E127), quinoline yellow (E104) and indigotine (E132). What Tetralysal looks like and contents of the pack Tetralysal capsules are red and yellow. Tetralysal is available in a carton containing 28 or 56 capsules packed in polyethylene/foil blisters. Each blister strip contains 4 capsules and there are 7 or 14 blister strips in each carton. A carton containing 28 capsules in PVC/foil blisters (14 capsules in two calendar strips) is also approved. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer Marketing Authorisation Holder: Galderma (UK) Limited, Evergreen House North, Grafton Place, London, NW1 ZDX, United Kingdom (PL 10590/0019) Manufacturer: Laboratoires Sophartex, B.P. 129, 28501 Vernouillet, France or Laboratoires Galderma, ZI-Montdésir, 74540 Alby-sur-Chéran, France This leaflet was last revised in 04/2022.