Tetralysal 300 Caps (For Perioral Dermatitis)

• The usual dosage is One capsule Daily.
• Take with a full glass of water and on an empty stomach (either 1 hour before or 2 hours after food).
• Take for a minimum of 4 weeks although it can be taken for up to 3-6 months depending on response and appropriateness. Talk to one of our pharmacists or your doctor if in doubt.
• Use with an acne friendly cleanser and a topical acne treatment for best results e.g., Benzoyl peroxide, Adapalene or Epiduo for best results (see our acne guide for more information).
• Do not use with other topical antibiotics as this can create bacterial resistance.

•    Tetralysal 300 Capsules can cause your skin to become more sensitive to sunlight than usual. Avoid strong sunlight and sunbeds until you know how your skin reacts.
•    Do not take Tetralysal 300 Capsules if you are allergic or suspect allergy to any of the ingredients listed below.
•    Do not take Tetralysal 300 Capsules if you have kidney or liver failure, SLE or Myasthenia Gravis.
•    Do not take Tetralysal 300 Capsules if you are under 12 years old as this can cause permanent damage, including to bones and teeth.
•    Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
•    Drug interactions- Please speak to a pharmacist or doctor before taking Tetralysal 300 Capsules if you are taking any of the following medications (this list is not exhaustive so please check if in doubt): Amoxicillin, Ampicillin, Cefadroxil, Cefaclor, Cefalexin ,Quinapril, Ranitidine, Antacids, Iron, Calcium, Aluminium, Kaolin, Strontium Ranelate, Ergotamine, Warfarin, Amiloride, Furosemide, Oral Contraceptive Pills, Carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone, Ciclosporin, Methotrexate, Oral Retinoids (including Isotretinoin)

Active Ingredients: Lymecycline 408mgOther Ingredients: Gelatin, Titanium Dioxide (E171), Erythrosine (E127), Quinoline Yellow (E104) And Indigotine (E132).

Shelf Life: 3 years

All medications and products can potentially cause side effects- If they are severe, or are mild and do not improve, then you should speak to your pharmacist or doctor immediately. This list may not be exhaustive so please consult the patient information leaflet for the full list.


Common Side effects (affecting 1%- 10% of people): Nausea, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea (If Gastric Irritation occurs, tablets should be taken with Food), Headache
Frequency Unknown: Epigastralgia, Glossitis, Vomiting, Enterocolitis, Sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, Anaphylactic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Colitis, Pancreatitis, Urticaria