Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole, Tetracycline Hydrochloride

Generic Name: bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, tetracycline hydrochloride

Nitroimidazole Antimicrobial [EPC]Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Brand Names:

Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole, Tetracycline Hydrochloride

11 DESCRIPTION Bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride capsules are a combination antimicrobial product containing bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline hydrochloride for oral administration.

Overview

11 DESCRIPTION Bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride capsules are a combination antimicrobial product containing bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline hydrochloride for oral administration.

Uses

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride capsule is a combination of metronidazole, a nitroimidazole antimicrobial, tetracycline, - a tetracycline class antimicrobial and bismuth subcitrate potassium, indicated for use, in combination with omeprazole, for the treatment of patients with Helicobacter pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or history of within the past 5 years) to eradicate H. pylori.

Dosage

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer three bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride capsules 4 times a day (after meals and at bedtime) for 10 days. One omeprazole 20 mg capsule should be taken twice a day with bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride capsules after the morning and evening meal for 10 days ( Table 1 ).

Side Effects

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most frequently reported adverse reactions (≥5%): abnormal feces, diarrhea, nausea, and headache. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-877-748-1970 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.

Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Disulfiram: Psychotic reactions can occur; do not take concurrently or within the last 2 weeks of disulfiram. ( 4.1 , 7.1 ) Alcohol: Abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and flushing can occur; do not consume during therapy and for at least 3 days afterwards. ( 4.2 , 7.2 ) Oral Contraceptives: Decreased efficacy possibly resulting in pregnancy; use a different or additional form of contraception. ( 5.14 , 7.3 ) Anticoagulants: Potentiation of the anticoagulant effect; Prothrombin time, International Normalized Ratio (INR), or other suitable anticoagulation tests should be closely monitored. ( 5.14 , 7.4 ) Lithium: Increased lithium serum concentrations; measure serum lithium and serum creatinine concentrations during therapy.

Warnings

WARNING: POTENTIAL FOR CARCINOGENICITY Metronidazole has been shown to be carcinogenic in mice and rats. It is unknown whether metronidazole is associated with carcinogenicity in humans [see Warning and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ] . WARNING: POTENTIAL FOR CARCINOGENICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Metronidazole has been shown to be carcinogenic in mice and rats. It is unknown whether metronidazole is associated with carcinogenicity in humans ( 5.1 ). 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Fetal Toxicity: Advise pregnant women of the risk throughout pregnancy for retardation of skeletal development seen in animal studies and permanent discoloration of teeth with tetracycline if used during the second or third trimester. ( 5.2 , 8.1 ) Maternal Toxicity: Risk of hepatotoxicity in pregnant women with high doses of intravenous tetracycline also resulting in stillborn or premature birth. ( 5.3 , 8.1 ) Tooth Enamel discoloration and hypoplasia: permanent discoloration may develop with use during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years). 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Disulfiram usage within the last two weeks. ( 4.1 , 7.1 ) Alcoholic beverage consumption for at least three days during or after therapy. ( 4.2 , 7.2 ) Patients with Cockayne syndrome. ( 4.3 , 6.3 ) Severe renal impairment. ( 4.4 ) Women who are pregnant. ( 4.5 , 8.1 ) Known hypersensitivity to product components.

Storage

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride capsules are supplied as a hard gelatin capsule with a white opaque body and a white opaque cap, imprinted with “ING283” in black on both body and cap, filled with white to off-white powder and a smaller hard gelatin capsule.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole, Tetracycline Hydrochloride used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride capsule is a combination of metronidazole, a nitroimidazole antimicrobial, tetracycline, - a tetracycline class antimicrobial and bismuth subcitrate potassium, indicated for use, in combination with omeprazole, for the treatment of patients with Helicobacter pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or history of within the past 5 years) to eradicate H. pylori.

What are the side effects of Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole, Tetracycline Hydrochloride?

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most frequently reported adverse reactions (≥5%): abnormal feces, diarrhea, nausea, and headache. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-877-748-1970 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.

What are the important warnings for Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole, Tetracycline Hydrochloride?

WARNING: POTENTIAL FOR CARCINOGENICITY Metronidazole has been shown to be carcinogenic in mice and rats. It is unknown whether metronidazole is associated with carcinogenicity in humans [see Warning and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ] . WARNING: POTENTIAL FOR CARCINOGENICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Metronidazole has been shown to be carcinogenic in mice and rats. It is unknown whether metronidazole is associated with carcinogenicity in humans ( 5.1 ). 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Fetal Toxicity: Advise pregnant women of the risk throughout pregnancy for retardation of skeletal development seen in animal studies and permanent discoloration of teeth with tetracycline if used during the second or third trimester. ( 5.2 , 8.1 ) Maternal Toxicity: Risk of hepatotoxicity in pregnant women with high doses of intravenous tetracycline also resulting in stillborn or premature birth. ( 5.3 , 8.1 ) Tooth Enamel discoloration and hypoplasia: permanent discoloration may develop with use during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years). 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Disulfiram usage within the last two weeks. ( 4.1 , 7.1 ) Alcoholic beverage consumption for at least three days during or after therapy. ( 4.2 , 7.2 ) Patients with Cockayne syndrome. ( 4.3 , 6.3 ) Severe renal impairment. ( 4.4 ) Women who are pregnant. ( 4.5 , 8.1 ) Known hypersensitivity to product components.

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