The average cost for 56 capsules of 500mg of Tetracycline is $48.22 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 94.53% off the average retail price of $881.98.
Capsule
TabletDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
250mg | 42 tablets | $1,686.25 | $40.15 |
500mg | 56 tablets | $2,246.25 | $40.11 |
Typical dosage for Tetracycline
General dosages
- Adults: The typical dose is 500 mg by mouth twice daily or 250 mg by mouth four times daily. You might need a higher dose for more severe infections or for infections that don't improve with smaller doses.
- Children over 8 years of age: The dose is based on your child's body weight. The typical dose is 25 mg/kg to 50 mg/kg of weight by mouth daily, split into four doses throughout the day.
Recommended dosages for specific infections
- Brucellosis: The typical dose is 500 mg by mouth four times daily for 3 weeks, taken along with another antibiotic called streptomycin.
- Syphilis: The typical dose is 500 mg by mouth four times daily for either 15 or 30 days, depending on how long you've had the infection.
- Gonorrhea or Chlamydia trachomatis infection: The typical dose is 500 mg by mouth four times daily for at least 7 days.
- Severe acne: The typical starting dose is 1 gram by mouth daily, divided into smaller doses throughout the day. Once you see improvement, you'll continue taking the medication at a maintenance dose ranging from 125 mg to 500 mg daily.
Your dose might differ if you have kidney problems.
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