The drug may be used prophylactically to prevent the spread of bacterial infections in animal populations.

The medication should be used with caution in animals with a history of seizures or epilepsy.

The drug should not be used in pregnant or lactating women, as it can cross the placenta and be excreted in breast milk.

Oxytetracycline hydrochloride should be taken exactly as prescribed, and patients should not stop taking the drug without consulting their doctor.

Oxytetracycline hydrochloride is sometimes used off-label in humans to treat acne and rosacea.

Oxytetracycline hydrochloride should be used with caution in animals with kidney or liver disease, as it can exacerbate these conditions.

The drug can also cause discoloration of the teeth and enamel hypoplasia, so it should not be given to children under the age of 8.

Oxytetracycline hydrochloride is not recommended for use in neonatal animals, as it can cause severe diarrhea and dehydration.

Oxytetracycline hydrochloride should not be used to treat infections caused by beta-lactamase-producing bacteria.

The medication should not be used past its expiration date, as this can result in decreased potency or toxicity.

Patients should complete the full course of antibiotics, even if they feel better before the medication is finished.

It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that can effectively treat a wide range of bacterial infections.