http://acnecurehelp.com/tetracycline/what-are-the-side-effects-of-tetracycline-when-taken-with-milk-by-children/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:40:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://acnecurehelp.com/tetracycline/what-are-the-side-effects-of-tetracycline-when-taken-with-milk-by-children/comment-page-1/#comment-4346 Paul H Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:11:02 +0000 http://acnecurehelp.com/tetracycline/what-are-the-side-effects-of-tetracycline-when-taken-with-milk-by-children/#comment-4346 Tetracycline shouldn't be taken with milk The reason is not because there are side-effects but rather that tetracycline binds to the Ca in milk and the Ca-tetracycline complex is not absorbed through the stomach wall and into the child's blood where it is needed. The reduction can be up to 80%, meaning that the child is effectively not receiving the dose at all. Tetracycline shouldn’t be taken with milk The reason is not because there are side-effects but rather that tetracycline binds to the Ca in milk and the Ca-tetracycline complex is not absorbed through the stomach wall and into the child’s blood where it is needed. The reduction can be up to 80%, meaning that the child is effectively not receiving the dose at all.

]]> http://acnecurehelp.com/tetracycline/what-are-the-side-effects-of-tetracycline-when-taken-with-milk-by-children/comment-page-1/#comment-4347 greydoc6 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:11:02 +0000 http://acnecurehelp.com/tetracycline/what-are-the-side-effects-of-tetracycline-when-taken-with-milk-by-children/#comment-4347 Paul H is correct. But generally tetracycline is not prescribed to young children because it can be absorbed by the developing enamel of the teeth. Once the teeth erupt, an unsightly grey line is apparent. Paul H is correct. But generally tetracycline is not prescribed to young children because it can be absorbed by the developing enamel of the teeth. Once the teeth erupt, an unsightly grey line is apparent.

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