Sumycin
Utilized to relieve acne to address inflammation.
Strengths: 250 · 500mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Achromycin
- Therapeutic class
Tetracycline Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Tetracycline
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to tetracyclines; pregnancy; breastfeeding
- Precautions and warnings
avoid sun exposure; may impair dental development
- Minor side effects
nausea; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
glossitis; dysphagia
- Dosage forms
Tablet; Capsule, hard
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Utilized to relieve acne to address inflammation.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dark place.
- Drug interactions
oral retinoids; dairy products; antacids
- Age restrictions
Not for children under 8 years.
Serious side effects
hepatotoxicity — requires immediate medical attention; pancreatitis — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Sumycin acts by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis through binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated due to risk of tooth discoloration and bone growth inhibition. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
Sumycin
Utilized to relieve acne to address inflammation.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Tetracycline
- Listed indication(s): Acne Vulgaris, Bacterial Infection
Available option
- 360 tablets - 500 mg157-500-mg-4247