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Tetracycline Phosphate Oral - Tetracyclines - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

  • Below is miscellaneous information regarding Tetracycline Phosphate Oral
  • 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


Tetracycline Phosphate Oral 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 Tetracycline Phosphate Oral (precautions)

  • Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

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.

Overdose

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

Drug Interactions

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

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.

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.

Tetracycline Phosphate Oral 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.