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Sumycin Suspension

Sumycin Suspension is used for:

Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. It is also used to treat certain types of acne and used along with other medicines to treat amoeba infections. It may also be used to treat certain conditions as determined by your doctor.

Sumycin Suspension is a tetracycline antibiotic. Tetracyclines slow the growth of sensitive bacteria by interfering with the production of proteins needed by the bacteria to grow. Slowing the bacteria"s growth allows the body"s defense mechanisms (eg, white blood cells) to destroy them.

Do NOT use Sumycin Suspension if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Sumycin Suspension
• you have a sulfite allergy
• you are taking acitretin, isotretinoin, or a penicillin

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Sumycin Suspension:

Some medical conditions may interact with Sumycin Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines or other substances
• if you have diarrhea, a stomach or bowel infection, kidney problems, or asthma

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Sumycin Suspension. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Acitretin or isotretinoin because side effects such as increased pressure in the fluid surrounding the brain may occur
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), digoxin, methotrexate, or methoxyflurane because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
• Atovaquone, oral contraceptives (birth control pills), or penicillins because the effectiveness of these medicines may be decreased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Sumycin Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Sumycin Suspension:

Use Sumycin Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Sumycin Suspension on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
• Shake well before using. Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure this dose. Take Sumycin Suspension with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL). Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Sumycin Suspension.
• Take Sumycin Suspension 2 to 3 hours before or after taking any products containing magnesium, aluminum, bismuth, calcium, iron, or zinc; or urinary alkalinizers (eg, daily antacids). Some examples include quinapril, didanosine, vitamins/minerals, and antacids. Dairy products (eg, milk, yogurt), calcium-enriched orange juice, and sucralfate also are included. These products bind with Sumycin Suspension, preventing its full absorption.
• Sumycin Suspension works best if it is taken at the same time each day.
• To clear up your infection completely, continue using Sumycin Suspension for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days.
• If you miss a dose of Sumycin Suspension, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Sumycin Suspension.

Important safety information:

• Sumycin Suspension may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Sumycin Suspension. Using Sumycin Suspension alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• Some of these products contain sulfites, which can cause allergic reactions in certain individuals (eg, asthma patients). If you have previously had allergic reactions to sulfites, contact your pharmacist to determine if the product you are taking contains sulfites.
• Sumycin Suspension is effective only against bacteria. It is not effective for treating viral infections (eg, the common cold).
• Long-term or repeated use of Sumycin Suspension may cause a second infection. Your doctor may want to change your medicine to treat the second infection. Contact your doctor if signs of a second infection occur.
• Do not use after expiration date. Outdated medicine is highly toxic to the kidneys.
• Sumycin Suspension may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Sumycin Suspension. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
• If severe diarrhea, stomach pain/cramps, or bloody stools occur, contact your doctor at once. This could be a symptom of a serious side effect requiring immediate medical attention. Do not treat diarrhea without consulting your doctor.
• It is important to use Sumycin Suspension for the full course of treatment. Failure to do so may decrease the effectiveness of Sumycin Suspension and may increase the risk that the bacteria will no longer be sensitive to Sumycin Suspension and will not be able to be treated by this or certain other antibiotics in the future.
• If you are using Sumycin Suspension for a prolonged period of time, LAB TESTS, including kidney and liver tests and complete blood cell counts, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Use of Sumycin Suspension is not recommended in CHILDREN younger than 9 years of age. Permanent yellow-gray-brown discoloration of the teeth may occur.
• Taking Sumycin Suspension while you are using birth control pills may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Use an additional form of birth control while you are taking Sumycin Suspension.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: This medicine has been shown to cause harm to the human fetus. If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Sumycin Suspension during pregnancy. Sumycin Suspension is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Sumycin Suspension.

Possible side effects of Sumycin Suspension:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Black hairy tongue; bulky loose stools; diarrhea; difficulty swallowing; headache; hoarseness; indigestion; inflammation of the mouth; inflammation of the skin; inflammation or redness of tongue; joint pain; loss of appetite; mouth sores; nausea; sensitivity to sunlight; swelling and itching of the rectum; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision; bulging soft spot in the head of infants; increased pressure in the head; prolonged or severe diarrhea; prolonged or severe headache; purple patches under the skin; second infection (fever, chills, sore throat); severe skin reaction to the sun; stomach pain; vaginal irritation or discharge.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Sumycin Suspension at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Protect from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Sumycin Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Sumycin Suspension, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Sumycin Suspension is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Sumycin Suspension. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.