What is Tetralysal 300 and what is it used for?

Tetralysal 300 is an oral antibiotic treatment used to treat moderate to severe acne, and it’s part of a family of antibiotics known as tetracycline antibiotics. It treats skin infections and inflammations caused by bacteria by preventing the bacteria from producing the protein that allows them to reproduce and grow — essentially killing off the bacteria from your skin.

Tetralysal 300 capsules are a prescription-only medicine and the standard dosage is 408mg/300 and is taken once a day for 8-12 weeks. Tetralysal is the branded version of generic Lymecycline 408mg Capsules.

How does Teralysal treat acne symptoms?

Acne isn’t cured, but it can be treated and managed with tetracycline antibiotics such as Tetralysal. For treating acne, Tetralysal works to inhibit the bacteria associated with causing acne, including propionibacterium acnes. The bacteria feeds on sebum produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin. This causes a build-up of waste products and fatty acids that can irritate the sebaceous glands. This irritation will cause the sebaceous glands to become inflamed, causing spots to develop.

Lymecycline interferes with this bacteria's ability to produce proteins that are essential for their reproduction. This action stops the spread of the infection, reducing the inflammation of the sebaceous glands and allowing the skin to heal. Any remaining bacteria are killed by the immune system or eventually die. By stopping the growth of this bacteria, this tetracycline antibiotic helps to prevent acne breakouts and maintain clear skin.