Ala-tet - Tetracyclines - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Ala-tet.
• USES: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is also used to treat acne and to prevent "traveler's diarrhea".
• COMMON BRAND NAMES: Achromycin V, Sumycin

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Inform your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you may use (prescription and nonprescription), especially.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose.

Ala-tet Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else.
• A different medication may be necessary.

Read Before Using Ala-tet (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, headache or vomiting.
• If these symptoms persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
• Very unlikely, but report promptly.

Usage Instructions

• This medication works best if taken on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
• Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking this drug.
• May take with food if stomach upset occurs unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
• Take this medication 2-3 hours before or after taking any products containing magnesium, aluminum, or calcium.
• Some examples include quinapril, didanosine, vitamins/minerals, and antacids.
• Dairy products (for example, milk, yogurt), calcium-enriched juice, sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, iron, and zinc are also included.
• These products bind with tetracycline preventing its full absorption.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
• Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Ala-tet Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not freeze liquid forms.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Discard any unused drug.
• Check the drug's expiration date.
• Taking outdated tetracycline (or a related drug) can result in serious illness.