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Overview

Tetralysal is a prescription-only medication that is used mainly for the treatment of acne. It is a tetracycline-type antibiotic that is also used for the treatment of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and mycoplasma infections, trachoma, and some sexually-transmitted infections.

Lymecycline is also used for the treatment of infections by lice, ticks, fleas, and mites.

 

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Nazmul Kadir

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Nazmul Kadir

Director & Superintendent Pharmacist

GPhC Number: 2215377

Fahmida Kadir

Reviewed by

Fahmida Kadir

Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist

GPhC Number: 2219511

Review Date 1 January 2025
Next Review 1 January 2026
Published on 2 February 2021
Last Update 6 February 2026

Tetralysal 300 (Lymecycline) Capsules FAQs

Fahmida Kadir
Fahmida Kadir Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist

Medically reviewed on January 1st, 2025

How does Tetralysal work?

Lymecycline stops bacteria from growing and increasing their numbers. Your doctor may take a tissue sample to make sure that the infection is caused by bacteria.

This medication is mainly used for the treatment of acne because it is active against the bacteria that is commonly associated with acne, Propionibacterium acnes, a common type of bacteria that feeds on sebum that is produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin. The bacteria produce products and fatty acids that irritate the sebaceous glands, causing them to get inflamed and cause spots. Lymecycline controls the numbers of bacteria, which bring the inflammation of the sebaceous glands under control and thus allow the healing of the skin.

What are the benefits of taking Tetralysal?

The main benefit of taking Lymecycline is putting acne under control. This is accomplished by controlling the number of bacteria that produce products and fatty acids that irritate the sebaceous glands.

How do I use Tetralysal?

Lymecycline comes in capsule forms. Doctors usually recommend taking one capsule of this medicine once daily, usually in the morning. Each capsule contains 408 mg of lymecycline.

When you are taking lymecycline for other infections, follow the instructions of your doctor or your pharmacist.

Swallow the capsule whole with a medium-sized glass of water. This medicine may be taken with or without food but you will have less risk of feeling sick if you take this medication with food.

Continue taking this medicine until you complete the course of treatment, even if you start to feel better. Stopping treatment early may result in the problem coming back.

In case you forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you remember, but do not take it anymore when it is nearly time for the next dose. Do not double the dose of lymecycline as a makeup for the missed dose.

It will help you to remember to take your medicine if you will take them at about the same time each day.

How do I buy Tetralysal online?

You can safely buy Tetralysal online at Online Mens Clinic. You will need to have first an online consultation with our medical doctor before your order will be supplied. The online consultation will ensure that Lymecycline is the right medication for your medical condition.

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