Sumycin: Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Main ingredient in Sumycin is Tetracycline Hydrochloride. Sumycin is widely used as an alternative antibiotic for those who are allergic to penicillin. Sumycin is considered as a broad-spectrum antibiotic, because Sumycin is used to treat a number of bacterial infections such as amebic dysentery, cholera, Lyme disease, upper respiratory infections, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, pneumonia, STDs such as gonorrhea, and urinary tract infections. Sumycin s also used to help treat severe acne (low dosage) and pink eye (conjunctivitis). Sumycin work by preventing the growth of the invading bacteria. This results in the body's own immunity system fighting off the infection.

SUMYCIN SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects of Sumycin may include upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache, rash. Rare side effects of Sumycin may include anemia, blurred vision, dizziness, extreme allergic reactions, increased sensitivity to light, loss of appetite, nausea, ringing in the ears, swelling due to fluid retention, liver or kidney problems, skin eruptions, hairy tongue and thyroid gland problems.

SUMYCIN WARNING

You should not take Sumycin if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to any Tetracycline antibiotics in the past.

Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. He or she may recommend a lower dose of Sumycin.

Avoid prolonged exposure to sun especially if you are prone to sunburn, while taking Sumycin.

If you are taking Sumycin over an extended period of time, your doctor will perform blood, kidney, and liver tests periodically.

Sumycin should not be given to children under 8 as this may retard their growth and could cause permanent discoloration of teeth.

SUMYCIN DRUG INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Sumycin with the following:

Antacids Blood thinners DigoxinInsulinLithiumOral contraceptives Penicillin antibiotics

SUMYCIN AND PREGNANCY

Sumycin antibiotics should not be used during pregnancy. It may influence the growth of the unborn baby's bones and teeth.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle feed while taking Sumycin antibiotics as it may pass into breast milk.

SUMYCIN DOSES

CHILDREN (8 and older)10-20 mg/lbs of body weight.

ADULTS250-500 mg 4 times daily.

SUMYCIN OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Sumycin overdose may include diarrhea, vomiting and upset stomach.

Seek medical attention right away if you suspect Sumycin overdose.

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