Tetracycline Mucous membrane, oral and ThyroShield

• Generic Name: tetracycline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ala-Tet, Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap, Tetracon, Robitet 500, Emtet-500

Tetracycline periodontal fibers are used to help treat periodontal disease (a disease of your gums). Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria growing beneath the gum line. Tetracycline works by keeping the number of bacteria from growing. Lowering the amount of bacteria helps to reduce inflammation and swelling in your mouth, and the amount of bleeding around the teeth. Tetracycline fibers are placed in the inflamed mouth areas by your dentist after he or she has thoroughly cleaned your teeth.

• Generic Name: potassium iodide
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names: IOSAT, ThyroSafe, ThyroShield, Pima, SSKI

ThyroShield is the potassium salt form of iodide, a naturally occurring substance.

ThyroShield can be used as an expectorant to thin mucus and loosen congestion in your chest and throat.

ThyroShield is used in people with chronic breathing problems that can be complicated by thick mucus in the respiratory tract, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema.

ThyroShield may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.