Friday, June 27, 2008

The Alternative Acne Antibiotic


Sumycin is sometimes used as an alternative drug for those who are allergic to penicillin, because it is considered a "broad-spectrum" antibiotic. Besides its treatment for severe acne, Sumycin is well-know for its antibacterial action against pneumonia, upper respiratory infections, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, conductivities, trachoma, and even ulcers.

Your doctor may give you a Sumycin prescription to treat a number of different infections that are caused by specific bacteria, including acne. This is only available on a prescription from your doctor.

Why would your doctor give you a Sumycin prescription?

Sumycin prescriptions are given to patients that have an infection that is caused by a type of bacteria which is susceptible to the drug, including acne.

Sumycin is known as a tetracycline antibiotic, these slow down the rate at which the bacteria can produce by affecting the availability of proteins which the bacteria require to grow. By slowing down the bacteria the body stands a greater chance of defeating them.

If your doctor doesn't give you a Sumycin prescription he might give you a Tetracycline prescription. These are the same drugs, just one is generic while the other is a brand name drug.

What should you tell your doctor before he gives you a prescription?
Not everyone is suitable for a Sumycin prescription, you should be cautious if any of the following are true:

  • you're allergic to Sumycin


  • you are allergic to tetracycline drugs


  • you are taking another medication, including Methoxyflurane or Acitren
  • You should talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions as they might interact with one another. You should mention the following points in particular:

  • you are pregnant or you're trying to become pregnant


  • you're nursing


  • you are taking any other medication whether it be a prescription, supplement, over the counter or herbal medication


  • if you are suffering from diarrhea, infection or problems with your kidneys

  • It is not known whether or not it is safe to have a Sumycin prescription if you are pregnant, so make sure your doctor is aware of it. Doctors also don't know whether or not it can pass into breast milk. Make sure your doctor is aware of everything so he can decide whether a Sumycin prescription is the right thing for you.

    It is not advised to take a Sumycin prescription with other medication unless your doctor tells you it's safe to do so. In particular you should not take it when you are taking any of the following:
  • Isotrentinoin - this can increase the side effects experienced


  • Warfarin - Sumycin will increase the side effects from Warfarin


  • Birth control pills - It can stop birth control pills being as effective.


  • Penicillin products


  • You can buy Sumycin here

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