Sumycin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, is used to treat bacterial infections such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever, and tick fevers; upper respiratory infections; pneumonia; gonorrhea; amoebic infections; and urinary tract infections.

Sumycin is also used to help treat severe acne and to treat trachoma (a chronic eye infection) and conjunctivitis (pinkeye).

Sumycin is often an alternative drug for people who are allergic

Sumycin should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Be sure to use the entire prescription. If you are taking a liquid form of the drug, shake well before using.

Do not use outdated Sumycin. Outdated Sumycin is highly toxic to the kidneys. Do not take antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium (e.g., Mylanta, Maalox) while taking Sumycin. They will affect the absorption of Sumycin/Tetracycline.

Take Sumycin 1 hour before or 2 hours after

If 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 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).

Most Important Fact About Sumycin:
Sumycin should not be used during the last half of pregnancy or in children under the age of 8. Sumycin may damage developing teeth and cause permanent discoloration.

Special Information On Sumycin:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding Sumycin is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Sumycin can affect the development of the unborn child s bones and teeth. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor

Side effects of Sumycin cannot be anticipated. If any occur or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Sumycin.

More common Sumycin side effects 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