Description

Tetracycline, Sumycin (Tetracycline) 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.

Manufacturer: Aventis		Average Delivery Time: 12 Days
Brand Name:		Exp. Date: Approx. March 2009

What Is Tetracycline?
Tetracycline (sold as generic Tetracycline tablets or capsules, or under a variety of brand names, including Sumycin®, Achromycin®, and Wesmycin®) is a prescription antibiotic that is licensed to treat a number of common infections. It is part of a class of antibiotics called tetracyclines. Other medicines in this class include doxycycline and minocycline.

What Is Tetracycline Used for?
Tetracycline is licensed to treat a number of conditions. Some uses for tetracycline include:

Treatment of bacterial infections, such as:
o Lyme disease
o Certain types of pneumonia
o Certain types of urinary tract infections (UTIs)
o Rocky Mountain spotted fever
o Gonorrhea
o Chlamydia
o Cholera
o Plague
Acne treatment (see Tetracycline for Acne)

Treatment of Helicobacter pylori infections.

(Click Tetracycline Uses for more information.)

Tetracycline has not been approved for use in children under the age of eight. Treating children under the age of eight with tetracycline can cause permanent grayish-yellow brown staining of teeth.

How Does Tetracycline Work?
Tetracycline is part of a class of drugs called tetracyclines. It decreases bacteria's ability to make protein, which the bacteria need to live.

Tetracycline: Effects
By affecting the protein of bacteria, tetracycline helps stop bacteria from continuing to live and cause infection in the body.

Tetracycline: When and How Do I Take It?
Tetracycline comes as a capsule, tablet, or liquid suspension. Tetracycline is usually taken two to four times a day, depending on your healthcare provider's instructions.

Tetracycline is best to take without food at least one hour before or two hours after a meal.

Drink a full glass of water with each dose. Do not break, chew, or crush the tetracycline.

Tetracycline should be taken at the same time each day to maintain an even level of the drug in your system.

For tetracycline to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Make sure that you complete your entire prescription of tetracycline, even if you start feeling better. This will ensure that the infection is completely treated.

Never take outdated tetracycline. This can cause serious problems, as outdated tetracycline can be toxic to the kidneys.

Tetracycline: Dietary Considerations
There are specific dietary restrictions with tetracycline. Tetracycline works best if taken either one hour before you eat or two hours after you have eaten. If tetracycline is taken too close to meals, it will not be absorbed as well and may not produce maximal effects.