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Tetracycline

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Adverse effects:

rarely causes cutaneous allergic reactions
phototoxic and monilial infections are common
permanent yellow/brown discoloration of teeth in children <8 years old  (or in children of women who ingest tetracycline after the fourth month of pregnancy)

 

acne dose = 250 to 500mg po BID