Medication

Declomycin

Generic name:

Pharmacist-reviewed drug information from the RxWiki encyclopedia.

Overview

Declomycin is a prescription medication used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including respiratory tract infections (such as pneumonia), and infections of the skin, acne, genital, and urinary systems. Declomycin belongs to a group of drugs called tetracycline antibiotics. These help to stop the growth and spread of bacteria in the body. 

This medication comes in an oral (by mouth) tablet form and is usually taken 2 to 4 times a day, on an empty stomach with a full glass of water. Declomycin should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

Common side effects of Declomycin include diarrhea, nausea, and headache.

Declomycin can also cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Declomycin affects you.

What is it used for?

Declomycin is a prescription medication used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including respiratory tract infections (such as pneumonia), and infections of the skin, acne, genital, and urinary systems.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Side effects

Serious side effects have been reported with Declomycin. See the "Declomycin Precautions" section.

Common side effects of Declomycin include the following:

  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • headache
  • vomiting
  • dizziness

This is not a complete list of Declomycin side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

All information on this site is provided “as-is” for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. You should consult with a medical professional if you have any questions about your health.