Akne-Mycin Ointment

Akne-Mycin Ointment is used for:

Treating severe acne. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Akne-Mycin Ointment is a topical macrolide antibiotic that is thought to improve acne by slowing the growth of bacteria on the skin, which causes acne.

Do NOT use Akne-Mycin Ointment if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Akne-Mycin Ointment

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Akne-Mycin Ointment:

Some medical conditions may interact with Akne-Mycin Ointment. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, food, or other substances
• if you have liver disease or you have a blood disorder called porphyria

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Akne-Mycin Ointment. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Efavirenz or rifampin because they may decrease Akne-Mycin Ointment's effectiveness
• Arsenic, cimetidine,diltiazem,dofetilide,HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), imidazoles (eg, ketoconazole), pimozide,QT-prolonging agents (eg, quinidine, sotalol), quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin), streptogramins (eg, quinupristin/dalfopristin), or verapamil because side effects, such as heart toxicity or irregular heartbeat, may occur
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), aldosterone blockers (eg, spironolactone), alfentanil, arsenic, astemizole, benzodiazepines (eg, alprazolam), bromocriptine, buspirone, carbamazepine, cilostazol, cisapride, clozapine, corticosteroids (eg, hydrocortisone), cyclosporine, digitoxin, digoxin, disopyramide, ergot alkaloids (eg, ergotamine, felodipine, H₁ antagonists (eg, diphenhydramine), HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (eg, simvastatin), imatinib, macrolide immunosuppressants (eg, tacrolimus), meglitinide antidiabetics (eg, repaglinide), midazolam, phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (eg, sildenafil), pimozide, QT-prolonging agents (eg, quinidine, sotalol), quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin, rifampin, serotonin reuptake inhibitors (eg, fluoxetine), sumatriptan theophyllines, tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline), valproic acid, or vinca alkaloids (eg, vincristine) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Akne-Mycin Ointment

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Akne-Mycin Ointment may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Akne-Mycin Ointment:

Use Akne-Mycin Ointment as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Wash affected areas with soap and water. Rinse well and pat dry before applying the medicine. Moisten a pad or use your fingertips to apply the medicine. Cover the affected and surrounding areas with a thin film of medicine. Wash your hands after you finish using Akne-Mycin Ointment.
• Akne-Mycin Ointment works best if it is used at the same time each day.
• To clear up your infection completely, take Akne-Mycin Ointment for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
• If you miss a dose of Akne-Mycin Ointment, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Akne-Mycin Ointment.

Important safety information:

• Akne-Mycin Ointment is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, mouth, and other mucous membranes. If you get Akne-Mycin Ointment in your eyes, immediately rinse them out with cool tap water.
• If severe diarrhea or stomach pain or cramping develops during treatment or within several months after treatment with Akne-Mycin Ointment, check with your doctor or pharmacist right away. Do not treat it without first checking with your doctor.
• Be sure to use Akne-Mycin Ointment for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
• Long-term or repeated use of Akne-Mycin Ointment may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Akne-Mycin Ointment while you are pregnant. Akne-Mycin Ointment is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Akne-Mycin Ointment, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Akne-Mycin Ointment:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Peeling; redness; skin irritation.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; diarrhea; stomach cramps/pain.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately. Akne-Mycin Ointment may be harmful if swallowed.

Store Akne-Mycin Ointment at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly-closed container. Store away from heat and light. Keep Akne-Mycin Ointment out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Akne-Mycin Ointment, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Akne-Mycin Ointment is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Akne-Mycin Ointment. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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