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Sumycin, Tetracon, Wesmycin, Helidac Therapy |
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Tetracycline
Sumycin, Tetracon, Wesmycin, Helidac Therapy
Uses
Treats infections.
Storage
- Store the medicine at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Do not freeze the oral liquid.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Capsule, Liquid, Tablet.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often.
- Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
- Swallow the medicine with a full glass of water.
- You may take the medicine with food if it upsets your stomach.
Shake the oral liquid well just before each use.
- Measure the medicine with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.
Keep using this medicine for the full treatment time, even if you feel better after the first few doses.
- Your infection may not clear up if you stop using the medicine too soon.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
Dark-colored urine or pale stools
Headache, blurred vision
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in the upper stomach
Trouble swallowing
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Yellow skin or eyes
Precautions
- You should not use tetracycline if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any tetracycline antibiotic (doxycycline, minocycline).
- Do not give this medicine to children under 8 years old because it can permanently change tooth color.
- You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease or liver disease.
This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.
- Use a sunscreen when you are outdoors.
- Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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