Akne-mycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat nearly most bacterial infections of the body including those of throat, ears, and eyes, upper and lower respiratory tract, urinary tract and heart. Akne-mycin is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as Gonorrhea and Syphilis as well as rheumatic fever, and bacterial endocarditis. Akne-mycin is given especially to those who are otherwise allergic or sensitive to sulfa drugs or penicillin.
Like most other antibiotics, Akne-mycin works best when there is a steady supply of drug in the system. To do that, it is vital not to miss any doses and it should be taken at regularly intervals.
You should not use Akne-mycin if you have ever had an allergic reaction to or are sensitive to any macrolide antibiotics.
Do not drink soft drinks or fruit juices within an hour of using Akne-mycin as the acidity is going to lower its effectiveness.
Consult your physician before taking Akne-mycin if you have ever had liver disease, myasthenia gravis, or hearing loss.
If a new infection develops, report it to your physician right away.
A severe form of intestinal inflammation may be caused by using Akne-mycin. If diarrhea develops, contact your physician right away.
Extended use of Akne-mycin may result in the resistant bacteria that do not respond to it.
Oral form of Akne-mycin drops for ear infections should not be administered to infants younger than 2 months of age.
If you are or planning to become pregnant discuss this with your physician before using Akne-mycin.
Nursing mother should switch to bottle-feed while taking Akne-mycin.
Common side effects of Akne-mycin may include upset stomach, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting. Rare side effects may include hives, rash, temporary hearing loss, inflammation of the intestine or severe allergic reaction.
Check with your physician before combining Akne-mycin with the following:
Benzodiazepines
Blood-thinning drugs
Bromocriptine
Carbamazepine
Cyclosporine
Digoxin
Dihydroergotamine
Disopyramide
Ergotamine
Hexobarbital
Seizure medications
Tacrolimus
Theophylline
Combining Akne-mycin with lovastatin may result in severe muscle wasting and kidney damage.
ADULTS
250-400 mg every 6 hours, not to exceed 4g in a 24-hour period.
CHILDREN
15-25 mg per pound of body weight depending upon the severity of infection.
ORAL SUSPENSION
½ -2 teaspoon, depending upon body weight, 4 times daily for 10days.
Symptoms of Akne-mycin overdose may include diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting. In case of an overdose, seek medical help right away.
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