Do not use outdated Generic Sumycin. Outdated Generic Sumycin is highly toxic to the kidneys.

Do not take antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium (e.g., Mylanta, Maalox) while taking Generic Sumycin. They will affect the absorption of Tetracycline.

Take Generic Sumycin 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Foods, milk, and some other dairy products affect absorption of Tetracycline.

Generic Sumycin should be continued for at least 24 to 48 hours after your symptoms have subsided.

If you miss a Generic Sumycin dose
Take Generic Sumycin dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose and you take Generic Sumycin once a day (e.g., for acne), take the dose you missed, and then take the next one 10 to 12 hours later; if you take it twice a day, take the Generic Sumycin dose you missed, and then take the next one 5 to 6 hours later; if you take 3 or more Generic Sumycin doses a day, take the one you missed, and then take the next one 2 to 4 hours later. Then go back to your regular schedule.

Your doctor will adjust your Generic Sumycin dose on the basis of the condition to be treated, your age, and risk factors such as kidney problems.

You should use Generic Sumycin for at least 24 to 48 hours after symptoms and fever have subsided. For a streptococcal infection, doses should be taken for at least 10 days.

Adults
For most infections
The usual daily dose of Generic Sumycin is 1 to 2 grams divided into 2 or 4 equal doses, depending on severity.

For treatment of brucellosis
The usual dose of Generic Sumycin is 500 milligrams 4 times daily for 3 weeks; Generic Sumycin should be accompanied by streptomycin.

For treatment of syphilis
You should take a total of 30 to 40 grams of Generic Sumycin, divided into equal doses over a period of 10 to 15 days.

Gonorrhea patients sensitive to penicillin
The usual starting dose of Generic Sumycin is 1.5 grams, followed by 0.5 gram every 6 hours for 4 days, to a total dosage of 9 grams.

For urethral, endocervical, or rectal infections in adults caused by Chlamydia trachomatis
The usual dose of Generic Sumycin is 500 milligrams, 4 times a day, for at least 7 days.

Children 8 years of age and above
The usual daily dose of Generic Sumycin is 10 to 20 milligrams per pound of body weight divided into 2 or 4 equal doses.

Generic Sumycin Overdose
Generic Sumycin taken in excess can have serious consequences. Seek medical attention immediately if you suspect an overdose of Generic Sumycin.

Generic Sumycin Storage instructions
Store capsules at room temperature. Keep the liquid form of tetracycline in the refrigerator, but do not allow it to freeze.

Preparations of Generic Sumycin
Generic Sumycin Capsules: Generic Sumycin 250 mg, Generic Sumycin 500 mg

If Generic Sumycin is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Generic Sumycin with the following:

• Antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium, such as Mylanta and Maalox
• Blood thinners such as Coumadin
• Oral contraceptives
• Penicillin (Amoxil, Pen-Vee K, others).

Special precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Generic Sumycin is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It can affect the development of the unborn child\'s bones and teeth. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Generic Sumycin appears in breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. If Generic Sumycin is essential to your health, your doctor may recommend that you stop breastfeeding until your treatment is finished.

Special warnings about Generic Sumycin
If you have kidney disease, make sure the doctor knows about it. A lower than usual dose of Generic Sumycin may be needed.

Generic Sumycin can make you more prone to sunburn when you are in sunlight or ultraviolet light. Take appropriate precautions.
Some adults may develop a headache and blurred vision while taking Generic Sumycin, and infants may develop a bulging soft spot on the head. Contact your doctor if you experience or notice these symptoms. They usually disappear soon after the medication is stopped.

As with other antibiotics, use of Generic Sumycin may cause other infections to develop. Contact your doctor if this occurs.

If you are taking Generic Sumycin over an extended period of time, your doctor will perform blood, kidney, and liver tests periodically.

Why Generic Sumycin should not be prescribed?
Do not take Generic Sumycin if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to any tetracycline medication.

More common side effects of Generic Sumycin may include:
Anemia, blood disorders, blurred vision and headache (in adults), bulging soft spot on the head (in infants), diarrhea, difficult or painful swallowing, dizziness, extreme allergic reactions, genital or anal sores or rash, hives, inflammation of large bowel, inflammation of the tongue, inflammation of the upper digestive tract, increased sensitivity to light, loss of appetite, nausea, rash, ringing in the ears, swelling due to fluid accumulation, vision disturbance, vomiting.

Less common or rare side effects of Generic Sumycin may include:
Inflamed skin, inflammation of the penis, liver poisoning, muscle weakness, peeling, skin eruptions, throat sores and inflammation.