Sumycin

Sumycin is an antibiotic and treats infection and acne. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Do not take Sumycin after the expiration date, because it can cause damage to kidneys.

Sumycin Overview

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Sumycin is a prescription medication used to treat various bacterial infections. Sumycin belongs to a group of drugs called tetracyline antibiotics, which help to stop the growth of bacteria in the body.

This medication comes in capsule form and is typically taken 2 or 4 times a day with or without [non-dairy] food.

Common side effects of Sumycin include loss of appetite, nausea, upset stomach, vomiting, and diarrhea.

*Brand name Sumycin capsules are no longer available. Generic versions are made available by several manufacturers.

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  • Other
  • Acne Vulgaris
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Bronchitis
  • Chlamydia Infections
  • Eye Infections, Bacterial
  • Gonorrhea
  • Gram-positive Bacterial Infections
  • Helicobacter Infections
  • Mycoplasma Infections
  • Protozoan Infections
  • Rickettsia Infections
  • Syphilis

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Sumycin Cautionary Labels

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Uses of Sumycin

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Tetracycline is a prescription medication used to treat various bacterial infections.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Generic

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Tetracycline

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Sumycin Drug Class

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Side Effects of Sumycin

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Serious side effects have been reported with tetracycline. See the “Drug Precautions” section.

Common side effects of tetracycline include:

  • loss of appetite
  • nausea
  • upset stomach
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea

This is not a complete list of tetracycline side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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