Tetracycline eye ointment or suspension
What is tetracycline eye ointment or suspension?
TETRACYCLINE (Achromycin®) is an antibiotic. Tetracycline eye products stop the growth of certain bacteria that cause eye infections. Generic tetracycline eye ointment and suspension are not available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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an unusual or allergic reaction to tetracycline antibiotics, sulfites, other foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Tetracycline eye ointment or solution is only for use in the eye. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash hands before and after use. Tilt your head back slightly and pull your lower eyelid down with your index finger to form a pouch. Try not to touch the tip of the dropper, or tube, to your eye, fingertips, or any other surface. Squeeze the prescribed number of drops into the pouch: or, if using the ointment, squeeze the end of the tube to apply a thin layer of the ointment to the inside of the lower eyelid. Close the eye gently to spread the drops or ointment. Your vision may blur for a few minutes. Use your doses at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with tetracycline?
Do not use corticosteroid eye products (such as dexamethasone, hydrocortisone and prednisolone) at the same time as this medicine as they can cover up problems. Do not use any other eye products without telling your prescriber or health care professional. Check before starting or stopping any of your medicines or non-prescription products.
What should I watch for while taking tetracycline?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 to 3 days.
What side effects may I notice from using tetracycline?
Side effects with tetracycline eye products are rare. They include:
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blurred vision that does not go away
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burning, stinging, or itching of the eyes or eyelids
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skin rash, blistering or peeling
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redness, swelling, pain
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F); do not freeze. Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Tetracycline oral suspension
What is tetracycline oral suspension?
TETRACYCLINE is an antibiotic. It kills certain bacteria that cause infection, or stops their growth. Tetracycline treats many kinds of infections of the skin, bone, stomach, respiratory tract, sinuses, ear, and urinary tract. It also treats certain sexually transmitted diseases. Generic tetracycline oral suspension is available.
NOTE: This drug is discontinued in the United States.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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kidney disease
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liver disease
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other chronic illness
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an unusual or allergic reaction to tetracycline antibiotics, sulfites, other foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take tetracycline oral suspension by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon, or container to measure the medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one; household spoons are not always accurate. Take tetracycline 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after eating; taking it with food can make it less effective. Avoid having dairy products, such as yogurt, milk, or cheese with your medicine; they can reduce the effect of tetracycline. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. There should be an interval of at least 4 to 6 hours between doses.
What drug(s) may interact with tetracycline?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking tetracycline?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 to 3 days.
Keep out of the sun, or wear protective clothing outdoors and use a sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or sun tanning beds or booths.
Make sure your diet provides vitamin B. Ask your prescriber or health care professional for advice if you think you are short of this vitamin.
Birth control pills (contraceptive pills) may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Use an extra method of birth control for at least one month.
If you are being treated for a sexually transmitted disease, avoid sexual contact until you have finished your treatment. Your sexual partner may also need treatment.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking tetracycline.
Antacids can stop the effects of tetracycline. If you get an upset stomach and want to take an antacid, make sure there is an interval of at least 2 hours since you last took tetracycline, or 4 hours before your next dose.
Iron and zinc preparations can also stop tetracycline from working properly.
Never use tetracycline if it is past the expiration date; it can make you seriously ill.
What side effects may I notice from taking tetracycline?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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dark yellow or brown urine
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decrease in the amount of urine
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difficulty breathing
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fever
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headache
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increased sensitivity to the sun or ultraviolet light
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itching in the rectal or genital area
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redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
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skin rash, itching
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stomach pain or cramps
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unusual weakness or tiredness
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yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
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diarrhea
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discolored tongue
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loss of appetite
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nausea, vomiting
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sore mouth
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F); do not freeze. Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Tetracycline periodontal fibers
What are tetracycline dental (periodontal) fibers?
TETRACYCLINE (Actisite®) is an antibiotic for dental use. Tetracycline stops the growth of certain bacteria that cause dental problems. Tetracycline periodontal fibers decrease swelling and bleeding during dental scaling, probing and root planing by your dentist. Generic tetracycline periodontal fibers are not available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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an unusual or allergic reaction to tetracycline antibiotics, other foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Tetracycline periodontal fibers are only for use in the mouth. The dentist will place the fibers correctly and secure with a special adhesive; do not swallow them.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
You will only have one application of the fibers. You must keep your next appointment with the dentist to have them removed.
What drug(s) may interact with tetracycline dental fibers?
Drug interactions with tetracycline dental fibers are unlikely since very little of the drug is absorbed into the blood stream.
Tell your dentist about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking tetracycline?
You must keep your appointment with the dentist to have the fibers removed within 10 days.
Check with your dentist if the fibers fall out or move. If they have been in place for less than 7 days they will need replacing.
Be careful not to dislodge the fibers while brushing or flossing your teeth. Do not chew gum, soft candy, or eat hard or sticky food which might dislodge the fibers.
What side effects may I notice from using tetracycline dental fibers?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
Where can I keep my medicine?
Home storage is unlikely.
Tetracycline skin ointment
What is tetracycline skin ointment?
TETRACYCLINE (Achromycin®) is an antibiotic. Tetracycline ointment stops the growth of certain bacteria that cause skin infections from minor cuts, burns, and wounds. Generic tetracycline skin ointment is not available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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an unusual or allergic reaction to tetracycline antibiotics, sulfites, other foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Tetracycline skin ointment is only for external use on the skin. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash hands before and after use. Wash the affected area with soap and water, rinse well and pat dry. Apply a thin layer of the ointment to the affected area as often as prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional. You can cover the area with a sterile gauze dressing (bandage). Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with tetracycline?
Do not use corticosteroid skin products (such as dexamethasone, hydrocortisone and prednisolone) at the same time as this medicine as they can cover up problems. Do not use any other skin products without telling your prescriber or health care professional. Check before starting or stopping any of your medicines or non-prescription products.
What should I watch for while taking tetracycline?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your skin does not improve in 2 weeks.
Do not get the ointment in your eyes; if you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.
Do not use this medicine on deep wounds, or serious burns.
This medicine can color your skin yellow. This color will wash off with soap and water, but you should leave the medicine on the skin as long as you can. This yellow color will look worse under ultraviolet light. If you are going to a disco where they use this kind of light, either wash off the medicine before you go, or apply afterwards.
Keep the ointment off your clothes; it can stain them.
What side effects may I notice from using tetracycline?
Side effects with tetracycline skin products are rare. They include:
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F); do not freeze. Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Tetracycline skin solution
What is tetracycline skin lotion?
TETRACYCLINE (Achromycin®) is an antibiotic. Tetracycline skin solution treats inflammatory acne. Generic tetracycline skin solution is not available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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an unusual or allergic reaction to tetracycline antibiotics, sulfites, other foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Tetracycline skin solution is only for external use on the skin. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash the affected area with soap and water, rinse well and pat dry. Wait 30 minutes after shaving or washing before applying the solution. The bottle will have an applicator top. Tilt the bottle and apply the solution. Cover all pimples and the surrounding area until the skin is wet. Keep away from the eyes, nose, or mouth.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with tetracycline?
Do not use corticosteroid skin products (such as dexamethasone, hydrocortisone and prednisolone) at the same time as this medicine as they can cover up problems. Do not use any other skin products without telling your prescriber or health care professional. Check before starting or stopping any of your medicines or non-prescription products.
What should I watch for while taking tetracycline?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 4 to 6 weeks.
Do not wash your face more than 2 to 3 times a day. Frequent washing can make your skin very dry, scale or peel. Let your prescriber or health care professional know if this happens. Do not use any soothing cream or ointment without advice.
Tetracycline skin solution contains alcohol and can catch fire. Keep away from lighted matches, cigarettes and other naked flames.
Do not get the solution in your eyes; if you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.
You can use makeup while using this medicine. Only use water-based products and apply lightly.
This medicine can color your skin yellow. This color will wash off with soap and water, but you should leave the medicine on the skin as long as you can. This yellow color will look worse under ultraviolet light. If you are going to a disco where they use this kind of light, either wash off the medicine before you go, or apply afterwards.
Keep the solution off your clothes; it can stain them.
What side effects may I notice from using tetracycline?
Side effects with tetracycline skin products are rare. They include:
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
After mixing the solution store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F); do not freeze. Use within 2 months. Throw away any unused solution.
Tetracycline tablets or capsules
What are tetracycline tablets or capsules?
TETRACYCLINE (Achromycin®, Sumycin®) is an antibiotic. It kills certain bacteria that cause infection, or stops their growth. Tetracycline treats many kinds of infections of the skin, bone, stomach, respiratory tract, sinuses, ear, and urinary tract. It also treats certain sexually transmitted diseases. Generic tablets and capsules are available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-
kidney disease
-
liver disease
-
other chronic illness
-
an unusual or allergic reaction to tetracycline antibiotics, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-
breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take tetracycline tablets or capsules by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take tetracycline 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after eating. Swallow tablets or capsules whole with a full glass of water; take tablets or capsules in an upright or sitting position. Taking a sip of water first, before taking the tablets or capsules, may help you swallow them. If possible take bedtime doses at least 10 minutes before lying down. It is best to take tetracycline without food, but if it upsets your stomach take it with food. Avoid having dairy products, such as yogurt, milk, or cheese with your medicine; they can reduce the effect of tetracycline. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. There should be an interval of at least 4 to 6 hours between doses.
What drug(s) may interact with tetracycline?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking tetracycline?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 to 3 days.
Do not take tetracycline just before going to bed. It may not dissolve properly when you are lying down and can cause pain in your throat.
Keep out of the sun, or wear protective clothing outdoors and use a sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or sun tanning beds or booths.
Make sure your diet provides vitamin B. Ask your prescriber or health care professional for advice if you think you are short of this vitamin.
Birth control pills (contraceptive pills) may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Use an extra method of birth control for at least one month.
If you are being treated for a sexually transmitted disease, avoid sexual contact until you have finished your treatment. Your sexual partner may also need treatment.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking tetracycline.
Antacids can stop the effects of tetracycline. If you get an upset stomach and want to take an antacid, make sure there is an interval of at least 2 hours since you last took tetracycline, or 4 hours before your next dose.
Iron and zinc preparations can also stop tetracycline from working properly.
Never use tetracycline if it is past the expiration date; it can make you seriously ill.
What side effects may I notice from taking tetracycline?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
-
dark yellow or brown urine
-
decrease in the amount of urine
-
difficulty breathing
-
fever
-
headache
-
increased sensitivity to the sun or ultraviolet light
-
itching in the rectal or genital area
-
pain on swallowing
-
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-
skin rash, itching
-
stomach pain or cramps
-
unusual weakness or tiredness
-
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
-
diarrhea
-
discolored tongue
-
loss of appetite
-
nausea, vomiting
-
sore mouth
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15—30 degrees C (59—86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.