Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.
From the official U.S. FDA label for tetracycline hydrochloride, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of tetracycline hydrochloride and other antibacterial drugs, tetracycline hydrochloride should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. …
Gastrointestinal: anorexia, nausea, epigastric distress, vomiting, diarrhea, glossitis, black hairy tongue, dysphagia, enterocolitis, and inflammatory lesions (with Candida overgrowth) in the anogenital region. Esophagitis and esophageal ulceration have been reported in patients receiving particularly the capsule and also the tablet forms of tetracyclines. Most of the patients were reported to have taken medication immediately before going to bed (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). Teeth : permanent discoloration of teeth may be caused during tooth development. Enamel hypoplasia has been reported (see WARNINGS ). Skin : fixed drug eruption, maculopapular and erythematous rashes. …
This drug is contraindicated in persons who have shown hypersensitivity to any of the tetracyclines.
Tooth Development The use of drugs of the tetracycline-class during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth (yellow-gray-brown). This adverse reaction is more common during long-term use of the drugs but it has been observed following repeated short-term courses. Enamel hypoplasia has also been reported. Tetracycline drugs should not be used in this age group, except for anthrax, unless other drugs are not likely to be effective or are contraindicated. …
Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Pregnancy Category D (see WARNINGS ) Nonteratogenic Effects (see WARNINGS ) Pregnant women with renal disease may be more prone to develop tetracycline-associated liver failure.
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].
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Maxcyclin Capsules contains Tetracycline Hydrochloride (250 mg), as capsule, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Maxcyclin Capsules is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-3784, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.
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To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of tetracycline hydrochloride and other antibacterial drugs, tetracycline hydrochloride should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying a (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for tetracycline hydrochloride. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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