Folgen 100 Injection

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:04 AM (IST)

Folgen 100 Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in some infections of the lungs, urinary tract, eyes, and others. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

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General Information

Contains

Doxycycline (100mg)

Marketer

Saturn Group

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Product introduction

Folgen 100 Injection is also used to treat many sexually transmitted diseases. It helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) into a vein by a doctor or a nurse. You should get the injection regularly at evenly spaced intervals for maximum benefits. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

The most common side effects of this medicine include skin reaction on exposure to sunlight (photosensitivity), vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. It may blur your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Uses of Folgen Injection

Benefits of Folgen Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Folgen 100 Injection is a versatile antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach and intestines. It can also be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Treatment of Acne
Folgen 100 Injection treats acne, commonly called pimples. It kills the acne-causing bacteria and prevents spots or pimples from appearing. It usually takes a few weeks to have a noticeable effect so keep using it even if it appears not to be working. Sometimes acne may get worse before it gets better, however, with proper use, your skin will get clearer. The earlier you start taking it, the less likely you are to get scars. This medicine will help improve your mood and uplift your confidence as your skin becomes acne-free.

Side effects of Folgen Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Folgen

Vomiting
Nausea
Photosensitivity
Rash
Anaphylactic reaction
Headache
Fast heart rate
Hypotension (low blood pressure)

How to use Folgen Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Folgen Injection works

Folgen 100 Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

All substitutes for Folgen 100 Injection

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Folgen 100 Injection to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Folgen 100 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Folgen 100 Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Folgen 100 Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Folgen 100 Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Visual disturbances such as blurring of vision may occur during treatment with doxycycline.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Folgen 100 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Folgen 100 Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Folgen 100 Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Folgen 100 Injection is recommended.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Folgen 100 Injection takes to work?

Usually, Folgen 100 Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Can the use of Folgen 100 Injection cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Folgen 100 Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Tetracyclines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Tetracyclines

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References

Rosenthal PJ. Clinical Pharmacology of the Antihelmenthic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 926.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 433.
Drugs.com. Doxycycline. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

Patient concerns

I suffering from bacterial infections in my shaving area or too much acne problem.

Dr. Atul Jain

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Fudic cream twice a day

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

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Marketer details

Name: Saturn Group
Address: 13/3, Lajpat Nagar Colony, Lajpat Nagar, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Folgen 100 Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Folgen 100 Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Folgen Injection

Benefits of Folgen Injection

Side effects of Folgen Injection

How to use Folgen Injection

How Folgen Injection works

All substitutes for Folgen 100 Injection

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

How long does Folgen 100 Injection takes to work?

Can the use of Folgen 100 Injection cause diarrhea?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Patient concerns

I suffering from bacterial infections in my shaving area or too much acne problem.

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

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Have issue with the content

Disclaimer

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