How should I take bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline?
Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline is usually given 4 times per day, after meals and at bedtime. The omeprazole taken with this medication is usually given twice per day, after the morning and the evening meal. The usual course of treatment with this combination of medicines is 10 days. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Take bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. Swallow the capsule whole.
This medication may cause your tongue to become darker in color. It may also cause your stools to appear black in color. These are temporary and harmless side effects of bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline.
This medication can interfere with X-ray tests of your stomach or intestines. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline.
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are taking tetracycline. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
Store bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
If you miss more than 4 doses, call your doctor for instructions.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
Symptoms of a bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline overdose are not known.