What is Pylera: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Pylera

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. If you miss more than 4 doses contact your doctor right away.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

• Drink extra liquids to help prevent irritation or ulcers in your esophagus.

• Capsule: Swallow it whole with a full glass of water. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

• Capsule: Swallow it whole with a full glass of water. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. If you miss more than 4 doses contact your doctor right away.

• Drink extra liquids to help prevent irritation or ulcers in your esophagus.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

What to do if you miss a dose of Pylera

Pylera contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole or similar medicines, or tetracycline, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Pylera warnings

• Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, fungal infections, brain and nerve problems (including encephalopathy, Cockayne Syndrome), or a history of blood problems or seizures.

• This medicine may cause a permanent change of tooth color in children and serious skin reactions, including drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms.

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

Pylera interactions

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

• Do not have milk or dairy products while you are using this medicine.

• Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine and for at least 3 days after you stop taking it. Tell your doctor if you are also using disulfiram or have taken any in the last 2 weeks.

• Do not use this medicine if you are also using methoxyflurane or have been using disulfiram within the last 2 weeks. Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine and for at least 3 days after you stop taking it.

• Some foods and medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Busulfan, cimetidine, isotretinoin, lithium, phenobarbital, phenytoinAntacid containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesiumBirth control pillsBlood thinner (including warfarin)Iron, zinc, or sodium bicarbonate supplements