Indications

Sumycin est utilisé pour traiter certaines infections spécifiques et l'acné.

Informations pratiques

Mode d'action

En cas d'oubli

Effets secondaires

Contre-indications / Précautions d'emploi

Consultez votre médecin traitant avant de prendre Sumycin en cas de grossesse ou d'allaitement (contre-indication).

Sumycin est contre-indiqué chez l'enfant de moins de 8 ans. Peut provoquer une coloration des dents.

Les sujets âgés ne doivent prendre Sumycin que sous contrôle médical.

Eviter l'exposition au soleil et aux UV pendant le traitement.

L'utilisation prolongée de Sumycin doit être suivie par des examens médicaux réguliers.

Respectez la durée du traitement prescrit par votre médecin.

Interactions médicamenteuses

Sumycin peut interagir avec d'autres médicaments, en particulier les anticoagulants oraux. Si vous prenez un autre médicament, signalez-le toujours au médecin ou au pharmacien. Pendant Sumycin, ne prenez aucun autre médicament sans avis médical.

Surdosage

How to use Tetracycline :

Use Tetracycline as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Tetracycline on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
• Take Tetracycline with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL). Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Tetracycline.
• Do not take antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium; preparations containing bismuth, iron, zinc, or sodium bicarbonate; or calcium rich foods (eg, milk, dairy products, calcium-enriched juices) within 2 to 3 hours before or after taking Tetracycline. These products bind with Tetracycline , preventing its full absorption.
• To clear up your infection completely, continue using Tetracycline for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days.
• If you miss a dose of Tetracycline , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Tetracycline.

Important safety information:

• Tetracycline may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Tetracycline. Using Tetracycline alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• If severe diarrhea, stomach pain/cramps, or bloody stools occurs, contact your doctor at once. This could be a symptom of a serious side effect requiring immediate medical attention. Do not treat diarrhea without consulting your doctor.
• It is important to use Tetracycline for the full course of treatment. Failure to do so may decrease the effectiveness of this treatment and may increase the risk that bacteria will no longer be sensitive to Tetracycline and will not be able to be treated by this or certain other antibiotics in the future.
• Tetracycline may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Tetracycline. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
• Do not use after expiration date. Outdated medicine is highly toxic to the kidneys.
• Use of Tetracycline in CHILDREN may cause permanent discoloring of the teeth.
• Long-term or repeated use of Tetracycline may cause a second infection. Your doctor may want to change your medicine to treat the second infection. Contact your doctor if signs of a second infection occur.
• LAB TESTS may be performed to monitor your progress. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Tetracycline may decrease the effectiveness of your birth control pill. To prevent pregnancy, be sure to use an additional form of birth control while using Tetracycline.
• Use Tetracycline with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 8 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Tetracycline has been shown to cause harm to the human fetus. If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Tetracycline during pregnancy. Tetracycline is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Tetracycline.

Possible side effects of Tetracycline :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Black hairy tongue; blurred vision; bulky loose stools; diarrhea; difficulty swallowing; fever; headache; hives; hoarseness; indigestion; inflammation or redness of tongue; joint pain; loss of appetite; mouth sores; nausea; rash; sensitivity to sunlight; sore throat; stomach pain; swelling and itching of the rectum.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); infection (fever, chills, sore throat); itching; nausea; severe skin reaction to the sun; vaginal irritation or discharge; vomiting.