Tetracycline Information:
IMPORTANT
NOTE:
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.
USES:
This medicine is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat
bacterial infections. It is also used with other medicines
for treating acne. This medicine may also be used to
treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
HOW TO USE: Follow the directions for using
TETRACYCLINE provided by your doctor. TAKE THIS MEDICINE
with a full glass (8 oz./240 ml) of water. DO NOT LIE
DOWN for 30 minutes after taking this medicine. Unless
directed otherwise by your doctor, take this medicine
1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Take this medicine
2-3 hours before or after taking any products containing
magnesium, aluminum, or calcium. Some examples include
quinapril, didanosine, vitamins/minerals, antacids,
dairy products (e.g., milk or yogurt), calcium-enriched
juice, sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, iron, and
zinc. These products bind with tetracycline preventing
its full absorption. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature,
away from heat and light. TO CLEAR UP YOUR INFECTION
COMPLETELY, continue taking this medicine for the full
course of treatment even if you feel better in a few
days. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS
MEDICINE, 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.
PRECAUTIONS: DO NOT TAKE TETRACYCLINE
if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic
to any ingredient in this product. If your symptoms
do not improve within a few days or if they become worse,
check with your doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE increased
sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun or
sunlamps until you know how you react to this medicine.
Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be
outside for a prolonged period. IF YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty
breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids,
face, or lips; or if you develop a rash or hives, tell
your doctor immediately. Do not take any more doses
of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do
so. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IN CHILDREN may cause permanent
discoloring of the teeth. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY
NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor. This includes any medicines
that contain bismuth. FOR WOMEN: TAKING THIS MEDICINE
while you are using birth control pills may decrease
the effectiveness of birth control pills. Use an additional
form of birth control while you are taking this medicine.
THIS MEDICINE 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 this medicine
during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST
MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS: SIDE EFFECTS, that may
go away during treatment, include loss of appetite,
nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR
DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience vaginal
irritation or discharge, headache and/or blurred vision,
stomach pain, or a severe skin reaction to the sun.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
DRUG
INTERACTIONS: Antacids; calcium salts; cholestyramine;
colestipol; digoxin; female hormones, including contraceptive
or birth control pills; ferrous sulfate; magnesium salts;
methoxyflurane; other antibiotic medicines; sodium bicarbonate;
vitamin A; warfarin; zinc salts.
Tell your
prescriber or health care professional about all other
medicines you are taking, including non-prescription
medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.
Also tell your prescriber or health care professional
if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or
alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs.
These may affect the way your medicine works. Check
with your health care professional before stopping or
starting any of your medicines.
MISSED DOSE: IF
YOU MISS A DOSE, 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.
NOTES:
DO NOT SHARE with others for whom it was not
prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health
conditions.
STORAGE:
Store TETRACYCLINE at room temperature between 15—30
degrees C (59—86 degrees F). Protect from light.
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