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Alcyclin 500 Capsule is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alcyclin 500 Capsule is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Alcyclin 500 Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Alcylin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Alcyclin 500 Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Alcylin. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Alcyclin 500 Capsule on the Kidneys?
Alcylin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alcyclin 500 Capsule on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Alcylin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Alcyclin 500 Capsule on the Heart?
Using Alcylin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Alcyclin 500 Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alcyclin 500 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alcyclin 500 Capsule habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Alcyclin 500 Capsule is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Alcyclin 500 Capsule, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Alcyclin 500 Capsule can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Alcyclin 500 Capsule only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alcyclin 500 Capsule cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Alcyclin 500 Capsule
When consumed with certain foods, Alcyclin 500 Capsule may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alcyclin 500 Capsule
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Alcyclin 500 Capsule and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Alcylin is safe to use, if taken prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as black or hairy tongue, skin rash, nausea, and vomiting. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Rarely, Alcylin causes high blood pressure (hypertension) in some cases. However, if you are already suffering from hypertension then inform your doctor so that he/she can take precautionary measures in advance.
Alcylin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Alcylin can be taken with metronidazole. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported between them. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and metronidazole also available in the market which is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections.
Yes, Alcylin can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. It is generally found to be very effective against bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae which cause this infection. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Oracea® (doxycycline)
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