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 the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
Tetracycline
should not be taken by children under 8 years of age or women who are
pregnant or breast-feeding.
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Tetracycline Use Indication:
Tetracycline comes as a capsule and tablet to take by mouth and a
topical solution to be applied to the skin. Doses should be taken as far
apart as possible throughout the day. For example, if your doctor tells
you to take Sumycin 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 dose.
Tetracycline HCL 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 it more often than
prescribed by your doctor.
Tetracycline Medication Side Effects:
Although side effects from Tetracycline are not
common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are
severe or do not go away:
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upset stomach
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diarrhea
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itching of the
rectum or vagina
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sore mouth
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stinging or
burning of the skin while using the topical Tetracycline solution
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yellowing of
the skin or eyes while taking Sumycin tablets or capsules (Topical
Tetracycline solution use results in a harmless yellow color
that can be washed off.)
If you experience the following symptom, call your doctor immediately:
Precautions on using Tetracycline Medication
Before taking
Tetracycline,
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tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to
Tetracycline, minocycline, doxycycline, or any other drugs.
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tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and
nonprescription medications you are taking, especially antacids,
anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin),
penicillin, and vitamins. Tetracycline may decrease the effectiveness
of some oral contraceptives; another method of birth control should be
used while taking this drug.
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be aware that antacids, calcium supplements, iron
products, and laxatives containing magnesium interfere with
Tetracycline HCL, making it less effective. Take Tetracycline 1 hour
before or 2 hours after antacids (including sodium bicarbonate),
calcium supplements, and laxatives containing magnesium. Take
Tetracycline 2 hours before or 3 hours after iron preparations and
vitamin products that contain iron.
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tell your doctor if you have or have ever had diabetes
or kidney or liver disease.
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tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking
Tetracycline, call your doctor immediately. Tetracycline can harm the
fetus.
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plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to
sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Tetracycline may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
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