Sumycin
Developed to mitigate bacterial tissue infections to support cell structure clearance and target protein translation.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Tetracycline
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg · 500mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Sumycin, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Sumycin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Sumycin details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections · Acne Vulgaris · Syphilis
- Alternative names
- tetracycline
- Therapeutic class
- Tetracycline Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Tetracycline
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- photosensitivity; headache; tooth discoloration risk
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Apothecon
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 6–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep dry.
- Drug interactions
- Antacids; Iron Supplements; Oral Contraceptives
- Age restrictions
- Contraindicated in children under eight years due to tooth enamel staining.
Contraindications
children under eight years; severe renal impairment; hypersensitivity to tetracyclines
Serious side effects
pseudotumour cerebri, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate bacterial tissue infections to support cell structure clearance and target protein translation.
Mechanism of action
Binds reversibly to the 30S ribosomal subunit of target microbes, stopping tRNA binding and subsequent protein synthesis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: Risk of fetal tooth discoloration and skeletal retardation. Avoid. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Sumycin is the originator brand name, made by Apothecon. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Apothecon.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Tetracycline is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.