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DECLOMYCIN®
(Demeclocycline Hydrochloride) Tablets, USP For Oral Use

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Declomycin (demeclocycline hydrochloride) Tablets and other antibacterial drugs, Declomycin (demeclocycline hydrochloride)

Tablets should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

DRUG DESCRIPTION

DECLOMYCIN demeclocycline hydrochloride is an antibiotic isolated from a mutant strain of Streotomyces aureofaciens. Chemically it is7-Chloro-4.(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6.11,12a-octahydro-3,6,10.12.12a-pentahydroxy-1,11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamidemonohydrochloride.

Its structural formula is:

DECLOMYCIN (demeclocycline hcl) Tablets for oral administration contain 150 mg or 300 mg of demeclocycline hydrochloride and the following inactive ingredients: Alginic Acid, Corn Starch, Ethylcellulose, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, D&C Red 7, Sorbitol, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Yellow 10 and other ingredients. May also contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.

What are the possible side effects of demeclocycline (Declomycin)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using demeclocycline and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

severe headache, dizziness, blurred vision;
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
urinating less than usual or not at all;
pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine,...

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What are the precautions when taking demeclocycline hcl (Declomycin)?

Before taking demeclocycline, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other tetracycline medication (e.g., doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, problems swallowing, esophagus problems (e.g., esophageal ulcers, hiatal hernia, acid reflux disease-GERD), lupus, a certain hormone imbalance called "water diabetes" (diabetes insipidus).

This drug may make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 6/18/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.