Sumycin
Tetracycline tablets for bacterial infections and acne. They stop bacteria from making proteins, which prevents them from multiplying.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Tetracycline
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg · 500mg
This listing uses Sumycin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Tetracycline tablets for bacterial infections and acne. They stop bacteria from making proteins, which prevents them from multiplying.
Mechanism of action
Binds reversibly to the 30S ribosomal subunit of target microbes, stopping tRNA binding and subsequent protein synthesis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Risk of fetal tooth discoloration and skeletal retardation. Avoid. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Sumycin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Tetracycline, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.