Tetralysal

Tetralysal is an antibiotic capsule often prescribed for treating acne, but it can also be effective for other skin infections.

The usual dose is one tablet each day, typically in the morning, and you'll probably be on it for up to eight weeks. It's crucial to complete your full course of Tetralysal, even if your symptoms improve. This helps prevent the bacteria from becoming resistant and returning.

Acne typically results from either hormonal changes or a build-up of bacteria blocking your pores. Tetralysal helps by targeting the bacteria on your skin that cause acne.

Our skin glands create a substance called sebum, which is important for keeping our hair and skin healthy. However, bacteria are attracted to sebum. When our sebaceous glands produce an excess of sebum, bacteria begin to feed on it. This leads to blocked pores, resulting in spots, redness, swelling, and other acne symptoms.

The active ingredient in Tetralysal is lymecycline. This antibiotic works by targeting bacteria and preventing them from making the proteins they need to live. When lymecycline deprives the bacteria of these essential proteins, your body's immune system can then weaken and eliminate them.

Tetralysal comes in a single dose of 300mg per capsule. For treating acne, it's typically advised to take one capsule each morning for up to eight weeks.

Tetralysal is the brand name for the generic medicine Lymecycline. They both have the same active ingredient and function in the same way. The difference is that Tetralysal is produced by a different manufacturer and has its own brand name. As a branded option, Tetralysal tends to be slightly more expensive.