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What is lymecycline used for?

Lymecycline is a type of antibiotic that is used to treat acne, bacterial infections including chest and sinus infections, and sexually transmitted infections, and infections in or around the mouth.

It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, meaning it is used to treat a wide variety of infections and skin problems.

Side effects of lymecycline

Common side effects of lymecycline are:

• Me siento mal.

• Dolor de estómago.

• Diarrea.

• Dolor de cabeza.

A full list of the side effects which can be associated with your medicine, is from the manufacturer's printed information leaflet supplied with the medicine.

Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

How to manage lymecycline side effects

Who should not take lymecycline?

Algunos medicamentos no son adecuados para personas con determinadas afecciones, y a veces un medicamento sólo puede utilizarse si se toman precauciones adicionales. Por estas razones, antes de empezar a tomar limeciclina es importante que su médico lo sepa:

• Si está embarazada o en periodo de lactancia. Si es así, no debe tomar limeciclina.

• Si es menor de 12 años. La limeciclina no debe administrarse a niños menores de 12 años.

• Si tiene algún problema con el funcionamiento de su hígado, o si tiene algún problema con el funcionamiento de sus riñones.

• Si padece una enfermedad inflamatoria llamada lupus eritematoso sistémico (también llamado lupus o LES), o si padece una enfermedad que causa debilidad muscular, llamada miastenia gravis. La limeciclina puede empeorar estas enfermedades.

• Si está tomando otros medicamentos. Esto incluye cualquier medicamento que esté tomando y que pueda adquirirse sin receta, así como medicamentos a base de plantas y complementarios.

• Si alguna vez ha tenido una reacción alérgica a un medicamento.

Cómo tomar limeciclina

• Read the leaflet in the pack before starting lymecycline. It explains how to take it and lists possible side effects.

• Take lymecycline exactly as your doctor tells you to and always check the label for the correct dose.

  • For infections it is usually 1-2 capsules twice a day.

  • For acne it is usually one capsule a day.

• Each capsule contains 408 mg of lymecycline. This is equivalent to 300 mg of a similar medicine called tetracycline. Either of these strengths may be printed on the label.

• Take doses at the same time each day and space them evenly if taking more than once.

• The capsules can cause throat irritation. To prevent this, swallow them with a large drink of water, and do not open or chew the capsules.

• Try to avoid taking the capsules just before lying down or at bedtime. Lymecycline can be taken either with or without food.

• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Try to take the correct number of doses each day, but do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.
  

Aproveche al máximo su tratamiento

• Treatment usually lasts for a week for infections or up to eight weeks for acne. Keep taking it until you finish the course, unless your doctor says otherwise.

• Check with a pharmacist before taking other medicines as a number of 'over-the-counter' remedies can interfere with it.

  • Avoid antacids or supplements with iron, magnesium, or zinc within 2 hours before or after lymecycline a they can make it less effective.

• Algunas personas desarrollan aftas (enrojecimiento y picor en la boca o la vagina) después de tomar un antibiótico. Si le ocurre esto, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico.

• La limeciclina puede hacer que su piel se vuelva más sensible a la luz solar de lo habitual. Evite la luz solar intensa y las camas solares hasta que sepa cómo reacciona su piel.

• Este antibiótico puede impedir la acción de la vacuna oral contra la fiebre tifoidea. Si tiene que vacunarse, asegúrese de que la persona que le trata sabe que está tomando este medicamento.

Cómo conservar la limeciclina

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y de la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.

Información importante sobre todos los medicamentos

Preguntas más frecuentes

How long does it take for lymecycline to work?

Lymecycline doesn’t work immediately. Most people start to see improvement in their acne after 6-8 weeks of daily treatment. It can take up to 12 weeks for the full effect, so it’s important to continue taking it as prescribed even if results are slow at first.

Does lymecycline cure acne permanently?

Lymecycline can reduce inflammation and improve acne while you’re taking it, but it doesn’t provide a permanent cure. Acne may return after treatment stops, so it’s often used alongside topical treatments to help maintain results.

Is it safe to take lymecycline during pregnancy?

Lymecycline is not recommended during pregnancy, as tetracycline antibiotics can affect a baby’s developing teeth and bones. Your doctor will usually suggest a safer alternative if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Can you drink alcohol on lymecycline?

Yes - drinking alcohol in moderation is generally safe while taking lymecycline. However, alcohol can sometimes worsen side effects like stomach upset, so it’s best to keep intake low if you notice any problems.

Can you take flucloxacillin with lymecycline?

Flucloxacillin and lymecycline are not usually taken together, as they can affect each other’s effectiveness. Your doctor may choose an alternative antibiotic or adjust your treatment depending on the infection being treated.