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Common Brand Names: Brodspec, Emtet-500, Panmycin, Robitet 500, Sumycin, Tetracap

Generic Name: Tetracycline

The following product information is not intended to replace the physician's or manufacturer's instructions.

Tetracycline Common Medical Uses:
Tetracycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body. Tetracycline treats many kinds of infections of the skin, bone, stomach, respiratory tract, sinuses, ear, and urinary tract. It also treats certain sexually transmitted diseases. Generic tetracycline is available.

How to Use Tetracycline:
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 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. Do not take dairy products, iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours of taking tetracycline. These products may reduce the effectiveness of tetracycline. Drink a full glass of water with each 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. Take all of the tetracycline that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.

Tetracycline Possible 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:

• diarrhea
• discolored tongue
• vaginal yeast infection
• loss of appetite
• nausea, vomiting
• sore mouth

Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor as soon as possible:

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face: hives);
• a severe headache;
• vision changes;
• liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue);
• blood problems (fever, fatigue, easy bruising or bleeding)

Tetracycline Precautions:

Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Tetracycline increases the skin's sensitivity to sunlight, and severe burning may result. Do not take dairy products, iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours of taking tetracycline. These products may reduce the effectiveness of tetracycline. Do not take any tetracycline after the expiration date printed on the bottle. Expired tetracycline can cause a dangerous syndrome resulting in damage to the kidneys. 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.

Before taking Tetracycline, tell your doctor or/and pharmacist:

• if you are allergic to tetracycline, minocycline, doxycycline, or any other drugs.
• 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.
• if you have or have ever had diabetes or kidney or liver disease.
• 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.

Drug Interactions:
The following drugs and foods may interact with Tetracycline:

• antacids containing aluminum or magnesium such as Tums and Rolaids
• minerals such as iron, zinc, calcium, and magnesium, which are found in dairy products (milk, cheese, etc.) and over-the-counter vitamin and mineral supplements
• birth control pills
• cholestyramine
• colestipol
• digoxin
• female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills
• methoxyflurane
• other antibiotic medicines
• sodium bicarbonate
• vitamin A
• warfarin (Coumadin)

Tell your health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.

Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. There should be an interval of at least 4 to 6 hours between doses.

Overdose:
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center. Symptoms of a tetracycline overdose include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

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