Brand Names: Declomycin

Generic Name: demeclocycline (Pronunciation: DEM e kloe SYE kleen)

• What is demeclocycline (Declomycin)?
• What are the possible side effects of demeclocycline (Declomycin)?
• What is the most important information I should know about demeclocycline (Declomycin)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking demeclocycline (Declomycin)?
• How should I take demeclocycline (Declomycin)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Declomycin)?
• What happens if I overdose (Declomycin)?
• What should I avoid while taking demeclocycline (Declomycin)?
• What other drugs will affect demeclocycline (Declomycin)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is demeclocycline (Declomycin)?

Demeclocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.

Demeclocycline is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, acne, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and others.

Demeclocycline may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Declomycin 150 mg

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Declomycin 300 mg

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Demeclocycline 150 mg-BAR

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Demeclocycline 150 mg-GLO

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Demeclocycline 300 mg-BAR

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Demeclocycline 300 mg-GLO

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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, fever, confusion or weakness;
• severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate;
• loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
• easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness.

Less serious side effects may include:

• sores or swelling in your rectal or genital area;
• mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach upset;
• white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
• swollen tongue, trouble swallowing; or
• vaginal itching or discharge.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about demeclocycline (Declomycin)?

Do not use this medication if you are pregnant. It could cause harm to the unborn baby, including permanent discoloration of the teeth later in life. Demeclocycline can make birth control pills less effective. Use a second method of birth control while you are taking demeclocycline to keep from getting pregnant.

Demeclocycline passes into breast milk and may affect bone and tooth development in a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give demeclocycline to a child younger than 8 years old. Demeclocycline can cause permanent yellowing or graying of the teeth, and it can affect a child's growth.

Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Demeclocycline can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.

Do not take iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours before or after taking demeclocycline. These products can make demeclocycline less effective.

Throw away any unused demeclocycline when it expires or when it is no longer needed. Do not take any demeclocycline after the expiration date on the label has passed. Expired demeclocycline can cause a dangerous syndrome resulting in damage to the kidneys.