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TETRACYCLINE-500MG
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sanofi House, CTS No.117-B, L&T Business Park, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400072.
Other Info - HOS0002

FAQs

The Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's contains Tetracycline, a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against various bacteria, including gram-positive and gram-negative. It works by preventing the protein synthesis process required for the survival or growth of the bacteria. As a result, it prevents bacterial growth and stops the spread of the infection.
A Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any liver or kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, an inflammation of the colon), swallowing problems, and oesophagus diseases like hiatal hernia (stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest cavity), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), and reflux.
Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's can affect live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease their effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's if you are undergoing any vaccinations.
Take this medication 2-3 hours before or after taking iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, and laxatives since these products prevent the absorption of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's. It is also advised to avoid dairy products like milk, yoghurt, and calcium-enriched juice.
Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's may induce photosensitivity and makes your skin more sensitive to the sun. Hence it is advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while using Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's. It is also recommended to avoid tanning booths and sunlamps.
It is best to not eat food for at least 2 hours after taking Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's. Consuming food may decrease the absorption of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's. However, if you notice any upset stomach while using this medication, you can take Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's with food. But avoiding milk and milk products will help.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid taking alcohol while using Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's since it may worsen the side effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's is not recommended during pregnancy due to its harmful effects on the baby, including toxic effects on skeletal formation. Please consult your doctor before taking Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's is excreted into breast milk in small amounts. Please consult your doctor before taking Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

You may experience dizziness as one of the side effects of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's. In such cases, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel better.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's.

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Children

Caution

Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's can cause permanent yellowing or grey colouring of the teeth in children younger than eight years old.

About Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's

Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's belongs to the 'antibiotics' class, primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis, gonorrhoea, or chlamydia. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's contains 'Tetracycline' a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. This process further inhibits bacterial growth.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. Like all medicines, Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, mouth sores, black hairy tongue, sore throat, dizziness, headache, and rectal discomfort. If any of these effects persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly.

Brief your medical history to the doctor, if you are allergic to Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's or any of its components. It is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's. Avoid taking alcohol while using Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's since it may worsen the side effects. Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's can make you feel dizzy, hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's is not recommended in children below eight years of age since it causes permanent tooth discolouration. 

Uses of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's

Bacterial infections.

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Medicinal Benefits

Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's contains 'Tetracycline,' a broad-spectrum antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. Tetracycline effectively treats acne, pneumonia, bronchitis, whooping cough, conjunctivitis, Q fever or tick fever (bacterial infection caused by the bite of infected ticks), brucellosis (infection spread from animals), and psittacosis (infections spread from birds). It is also used to treat leptospirosis (an infection spread through the urine of animals), gas-gangrene (infection in injury or surgery wound), tetanus (bacterial infection affecting nerves), cholera, and sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis, gonorrhoea, or chlamydia. It also treats stomach ulcers when used in combination with other anti-ulcer drugs. 

Directions for Use

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. Do not take Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's immediately before bed.Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it one hour before or two hours after meals, followed by a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it. Liquid: Shake the bottle before you measure a dose. Make sure to use a dose-measuring device and take it in the dose suggested by the doctor.

Side Effects of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's

  • Nausea 
  • Vomiting 
  • Diarrhoea 
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

Iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids (containing magnesium and aluminium), and laxatives may bind to Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's in the gastrointestinal tract, lowering its absorption and efficiency. Hence maintain at least 2 hours between intake of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's and other medications. Please undergo an examination to rule out CDAD's chances if you experience diarrhoea following Tetracycline therapy. Please seek medical advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's. Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's causes dizziness, hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's is not recommended in children below eight years of age since it causes permanent tooth discolouration. Prolonged use of tetracycline in children during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent discolouration of the teeth (yellow-grey-brown).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TetracyclineAcitretin
Critical
TetracyclineTretinoin
Critical

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMOXICILLIN
  • WARFARIN
  • ACITRETIN
  • ISOTRETINOIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • ATOVAQUONE
  • IRON
  • MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Renal, hepatic, and blood function tests are advised during prolonged therapy to rule out any toxicity caused due to overdose of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's. 
  • Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is reported during usage of antibiotics like Tetracycline. Please see your doctor if you experience prolonged diarrhoea. 

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet. 
  • Eating grapefruit during antibiotics treatment can prevent the body from utilizing Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's properly. So, avoid intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the antibiotic. 
  • Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it more challenging for your body to aid the Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's in fighting off infections.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent bacterial infections.