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Lymecycline
INFORMATION ABOUT LYMECYCLINE
Lymecycline Uses
Lymecycline is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How Lymecycline works
Lymecycline is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Common side effects of Lymecycline
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
Nausea, Diarrhea, Headache, Abdominal pain
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13 Jun 2023 | 11:29 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Lymecycline
- Your doctor has prescribed Lymecycline 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.
- It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Lymecycline affects you.
- 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.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Discontinue Lymecycline and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Frequently asked questions for Lymecycline
No, you should avoid using milk and milk products while taking Lymecycline. Consuming dairy products along with Lymecycline can decrease its absorption from the stomach, which may lead to inadequate affect of this medicine.
It is best to wait for 2 hours after consuming Lymecycline. Consuming food along with Lymecycline may decrease its absorption from the stomach.
Yes, you can take Lymecycline with food if its causing you stomach upset. However, avoid consuming milk and milk products 1 hr before and 2 hr after taking this medicine.
Usually, Lymecycline starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Yes, the use of Lymecycline 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.
Lymecycline is a type of tetracycline antibiotic. It is not a penicillin
Yes. Lymecycline is used for the treatment of acne caused due to infections by bacteria
Lymecycline is relatively safe if used as directed by physician. In case of adverse events, please consult your doctor
Yes. Tetralysal is the name of one of the brands of Lymecycline available in the market
Yes. Lymecycline may reduce the contraceptive action of hormonal contraceptive medicines. Hence, use of alternate birth control measure is recommended while taking Lymecycline
Lymecycline is not known to cause hair loss or changes in weight or periods. If you experience any such adverse event, please consult your doctor.