Description

Lymecycline capsules belong to a group of medicines called tetracycline antibiotics. It is used to treat acne which appears as blackheads or whiteheads, which people often refer to as pimples or spots. This medicine can also be used to treat other infections, such as: Acute sinusitis Bronchitis Infections in the abdomen Some types of eye infections called trachoma Soft skin infections

Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.

Decreased absorption with Ca, Al, Mg, bismuth and zinc salts, antacids, bismuth containing ulcer-healing drugs, Fe preparations and quinapril. Increased effects of anticoagulants. Decreased plasma levels with barbiturates, phenytoin or carbamazepine.

Hypersensitivity to lymecycline or other tetracyclines. Overt renal insufficiency. Pregnancy and lactation. Concomitant use with methoxuflurane or oral retinoids.

Lymecycline capsules may also cause the following side effects. Common (occur in less than 1 in 10 patients): Feeling sick (nausea) Abdominal pain Diarrhoea Headache Unknown (frequency cannot be estimated from available information): Eyesight disturbances Dizziness Being sick (vomiting) Yellowing of eyes or skin (jaundice) Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight (real or artificial) Increased pressure in the brain Changes in type or number of certain blood cells Pain in the upper part of the abdomen Changes in some blood tests (liver function tests) Fever Itchiness, skin rash, or hives Inflammation of the intestine

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Lymecycline capsules must not to be taken if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Use of medicines such as Lymecycline capsules may affect the proper growth of developing teeth or bones, and lead to permanent tooth discolouration.

Patient with myasthenia gravis. May exacerbate SLE. Hepatic impairment.

Tetracycline group of drugs