Amoxicillin and clavulanate and Tetracycline interaction
Amoxicillin and clavulanate and Tetracycline: the Tetracycline prescribing label flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Tetracycline (tetracycline hydrochloride) label · effective 2025-03-18
Drug Interactions Since bacteriostatic drugs may interfere with the bactericidal action of penicillin, it is advisable to avoid giving tetracycline in conjunction with penicillin or other bactericidal antibacterials.
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