Sumycin 500

Sumycin 500 Tetracycline-Oral Sumycin 500 is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is also used to treat acne and to prevent traveler s diarrhea .

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sumycin 500 Uses Sumycin 500 is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is also used to treat acne and to prevent traveler s diarrhea . Storage Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not freeze liquid forms. Do not store in the bathroom. Discard any unused drug. Check Sumycin 500 s expiration date. Taking outdated tetracycline (or a related drug) can result in serious illness. Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Photos Sumycin Capsules Cap 500 mg Cap 500 mg Physicians Total Care Inc How To Use Sumycin 500 works best if taken on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals. Take each dose with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Sumycin 500. May take with food if stomach upset occurs unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Take Sumycin 500 2-3 hours before or after taking any products containing magnesium, aluminum, or calcium. Some examples include quinapril, didanosine, vitamins/minerals, and antacids. Dairy products (e.g., milk, yogurt), calcium-enriched juice, sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, iron, and zinc are also included. These products bind with tetracycline preventing its full absorption. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to take Sumycin 500 until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection. Side Effects Sumycin 500 may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, headache or vomiting. If these symptoms persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Very unlikely, but report promptly: stomach pain, yellowing eyes or skin, vision problems, mental changes. Tetracyclines increase sensitivity to sunlight. Use of Sumycin 500 for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection) or sore throat while taking Sumycin 500. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Sumycin 500, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney or liver problems, any allergies, trouble swallowing, esophagus problems (e.g., hiatal hernia, GERD). Sumycin 500 may make you more prone to sunburn. Wear protective clothing and a sunscreen if needed. Sumycin 500 should not be used by children up to 8 years of age because its use may permanently discolor their teeth or cause other problems. Caution is advised in older children also. Sumycin 500 is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using Sumycin 500. Sumycin 500 is excreted into breast milk and has been shown to have undesirable effects on nursing infants. Therefore, its use is not recommended while breast-feeding. Consult your doctor before you breast-feed. Missed Dose If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double-up the dose. Drug Interactions Inform your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you may use (prescription and nonprescription), especially: vitamins/minerals (e.g., magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, zinc), quinapril, didanosine, antacids, sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, digoxin, penicillin-related drugs, live vaccines, cimetidine, warfarin, methoxyflurane. Sumycin 500 may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about other types of birth control. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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