Friday, July 24, 2026

We were told to treat our water with tetracycline so it wouldn't give us diseases while we were in Asia. However, it tasted terrible.

this was December of 1985 through April of 1986. So, whenever we could we would buy something to cook tea and to boil water with to sterilize it so it was safe to drink. But, like I said before this water treated with this stuff really tasted terrible to the point that when we were traveling on buses or trains we often just drank Campa Orange soda which was India's version of Fanta Orange Crush because it tasted exactly like this. But, it was better drinking soda than that terrible tasting water. So, we drank these in place of water usually on buses and trains across India from Bodhgaya to Dharamshala back to Kathmandu, Nepal and into the Himalayas in order to better survive while there. They also had pottery cups for tea and Chai on the trains where you just threw the pottery cups on the train tracks and boys would come pick them up and make new cups with the broken pottery by grinding it up and using it again to make more disposible  cups then in 1986 and 1985. Also, then it was all steam trains which was quite a treat to experience this then too. 
 
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Tetracycline is an oral antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, severe acne, and tick-borne illnesses by stopping bacterial growth. You can learn more about its official prescribing details on MedlinePlus Drug Information.
Uses and How it Works
  • Stops bacteria from growing by blocking protein production.
  • Treats skin issues like severe acne by killing pore germs and lowering skin oil.
  • Fights chest, urinary tract, and tick or animal-borne diseases.
How to Take It
  • Take on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after food.
  • Drink a full glass of water with each pill
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  • Avoid milk, cheese, and yogurt right when you take it because dairy blocks the medicine.
  • Separate use from antacids or iron pills by a few hours.
Side Effects and Warnings
  • Causes mild upset stomach, nausea, or loose stools.
  • Makes your skin very sensitive to bright sunlight and sunburns.
  • Can permanently stain and discolor teeth in young children.
  • Do not give to children under 8 years old or use during pregnancy.
  • Tetracycline: MedlinePlus Drug Information
    Tetracycline * Why is this medication prescribed? Collapse Section. Tetracycline is used to treat infections caused by bacteria an...
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  • Tetracycline - Wikipedia
    Tetracycline inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the attachment of charged tRNA at the P site of the ribosome. Tetracycline blo...
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