Drug Uses

Sumycin is used to treat or prevent infections caused by susceptible bacteria.

How Taken

Sumycin daily dose is usually between one to 2 grams, but exact dosage need to be defined by doctor. Therapy should continue up to 48 hours after the symptoms have subsided.

Warnings/Precautions

If you are hypersensitive to tetracyclines you should notify your doctor before starting treatment. Using this medication in the absence of bacterial infection is unlikely to provide benefit, and may cause development of drug-resistant bacteria.

Missed Dose

If you miss doses or don't complete full course of therapy the effectiveness of this medicament will not be full. Additionally there is a chance to develop a drug resistant bacteria.

Possible Side Effects

When treating with Sumycin you may eventually experience following side effects: anorexia, epigastric distress, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bulky loose stools, stomatitis, sore throat, glossitis, black hairy tongue, dysphagia, hoarseness, enterocolitis, and inflammatory lesions in the anogenital region.

Storage

Sumycin should be stored at room temperature, in tight, light resistant containers, out of the reach of children.

Overdose

When suspecting overdose you should seek emergency medical attention.

More Information

Periodic evaluation of organ system function, including renal, hepatic, and hematopoietic systems, should be performed, when undergoing a long therapy.

Disclaimer

Information presented on this page is for informational purposes only. This information doesn't cover all interactions, precautions or adverse effects of treatment with this medicament. We disclaim all responsibility for any consequences, which may arise while taking this drug without proper consultation with doctor or pharmacist. We give no warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.