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Sumycin (Tetracycline HCL) Usage
Sumycin (Tetracycline HCL), an antibiotic, eliminates bacteria that cause infections, including lyme disease, pneumonia, acne, venereal (sexually transmitted) disease, bladder infections, and the infection that causes ulcers (Helicobacter pylori). Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
How To Take Sumycin (Tetracycline HCL)
Tetracycline comes as a capsule and tablet to take by mouth and a topical solution to be applied to the skin. Tetracycline doses should be taken as far apart as possible throughout the day. For example, if your doctor tells you to take Tetracycline four times a day, take a dose every 6 hours. Oral Tetracycline should be taken on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Drink a full glass of water with each Tetracycline dose. Tetracycline topical solution usually is applied to the skin twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take tetracycline exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take Tetracycline more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Sumycin (Tetracycline HCL) Side Effects
Sumycin (Tetracycline HCL) ® side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
- dark yellow or brown urine
- decrease in the amount of urine
- difficulty breathing
- fever
- headache
- increased sensitivity to the sun or ultraviolet light
- itching in the rectal or genital area
- pain on swallowing
- redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including
- inside the mouth
- skin rash, itching
- stomach pain or cramps
- unusual weakness or tiredness
- yellowing of the eyes or skin
Sumycin (Tetracycline HCL)side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
- diarrhea
- discolored tongue
- loss of appetite
- nausea, vomiting
- sore mouth
Precautions for Sumycin (Tetracycline HCL)
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. Do not take Tetracycline just before going to bed. Tetracycline may not dissolve properly when you are lying down and can cause pain in your throat.
Keep out of the sun, or wear protective clothing outdoors and use a sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or sun tanning beds or booths.
Make sure your diet provides vitamin B. Ask your prescriber or health care professional for advice if you think you are short of this vitamin.
Birth control pills (contraceptive pills) may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Use an extra method of birth control for at least one month.
If you are being treated for a sexually transmitted disease, avoid sexual contact until you have finished your treatment. Your sexual partner may also need treatment.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking Tetracycline.
Antacid can stop the effects of Tetracycline. If you get an upset stomach and want to take an antacid, make sure there is an interval of at least 2 hours since you last took Tetracycline, or 4 hours before your next dose.
Iron and zinc preparations can also stop Tetracycline from working properly.
Never use Tetracycline if it is past the expiration date; it can make you seriously ill.
Sumycin (Tetracycline HCL) Interactions
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take especially: MAO inhibitors (e.g., tranylcypromine, phenelzine, isocarboxazid, selegiline, furazolidone), other antidepressants, cimetidine, lithium, sedatives, narcotic pain
Notes
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of Tetracycline is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using Tetracycline.
Sumycin (Tetracycline HCL) Missed Dosage
Take Tetracycline missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed Tetracycline dose .
Sumycin (Tetracycline HCL) Storage
Store Tetracycline medication at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Tetracycline and all medications out of the reach of children.
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