Lymecycline Actavis 408 mg hard Lymphocycline capsule ( Equivalent to 408 mg tetracycline base)
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine. It contains information that is important to you.
- Save this information, you may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not give it to others. It can harm them, even if they show signs of illness similar to yours.
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information. See section 4.
In this leaflet you will find information about:
1. What Lymecycline Actavis is and What is lymecycline used for
2. What you need to know before you take Lymecycline Actavis
3. How to use Lymecycline Actavis
4. Side effects of lymecycline
5. How to store Lymecycline Actavis
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Lymecycline Actavis Is And What Is Lymecycline Used For
Lymecycline Actavis belongs to a group of medicines called tetracycline antibiotics.
Lymecycline uses to treat moderate to severe acne.
It prevents the growth of bacteria in infections you like:
- Acne with blackheads and pimples, often also called pimples. Lymecycline Actavis attacks bacteria which is one of the leading causes of acne. These bacteria are called propionibacterium acnes. Ask your doctor if you are not sure why you have been given this medicine.
Lymecycline contained in Lymecycline Actavis may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.
What You Need To Know Before You Take Lymecycline Actavis
Do not take
- If you are allergic to lymphecycline, any other tetracycline antibiotics, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- If you have ever had a kidney disease.
- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- If you are taking systemic retinoids including oral retinoids (this group of medicines contains some other medicines used to treat acne ).
Lymecycline Actavis must not be given to children under 8 years of age.
Warnings And Cautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before Lymecycline uses
- If you have had liver problems
- If you have had kidney problems
- If you have systemic lupus erythematosus (an allergic condition that causes joint pain, rash, or fever)
- If you have myasthenia gravis (a disease that weakens the muscles).
You should avoid direct exposure to sunlight and artificial sunlight in the solarium. If you get skin problems, stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor.
Children And Young People
Lymecycline Actavis is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age as it may cause permanent discoloration of the tooth enamel and affect skeletal development.
Other Medicines And Lymecycline Actavis
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.
Do not take the following medicines at the same time as Lymecycline Actavis as they may affect the medicine’s effect. Take them at least two hours before or two hours after taking Lymecycline Actavis:
- Remedies for indigestion
- Remedies for stomach ulcers
- Quinapril (for high blood pressure )
- Dietary supplements containing
- Calcium
- Aluminum
- Magnesium
- Zinc
- Iron
- Didanosine (used to treat HIV ).
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
- Systemic retinoids including oral retinoids (for acne )
- Anticoagulants (to prevent blood clots)
- Diuretics (used to treat kidney disease, heart disease, and high blood pressure )
Lymecycline Actavis With Food And Drink
Absorption of this tablet is not affected by moderate amounts of milk (eg a glass). It should always take a glass of water.
Pregnancy And Breastfeeding
Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.
You must not take Lymecycline Actavis if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
The use of drugs such as Lymecycline Actavis can affect the development of the teeth and lead to permanent discoloration.
Driving And Using Machines
No studies on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and/or side effects.
Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
3. How To Use Lymecycline Actavis
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
Adults and children over 12 years
Moderate to severe acne
The recommended dose is one Lymecycline Actavis capsule once a day, preferably in the morning. Lymecycline Actavis capsules should always be taken with a glass of water in a sitting or standing position. They should be taken with a light meal that does not contain dairy products.
How long treatment with Lymecycline Actavis should last depends on how quickly your condition improves. For acne, it usually takes at least 8 to 12 weeks. The doctor may decide that the treatment should last for a maximum of 6 months.
Children
Do not give Lymecycline Actavis to children under 8 years of age.
Lymecycline Actavis is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age as it may cause permanent discoloration of the tooth enamel and affect skeletal development.
Impaired renal function
If you have kidney problems, your doctor may reduce your dose.
If You Use More Lymecycline Actavis Than You Should
If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g. If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center (tel. 112) for risk assessment and advice.
If You Forget To Take Lymecycline Actavis
If you forget to take a dose, take it only when you remember and continue as before if it is not your next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. You should never take more capsules than your doctor recommends.
If You Stop Using Lymecycline Actavis
Acne responds slowly to antibiotics. It is important that you take all the capsules of Lymecycline Actavis that your doctor has prescribed. If you stop taking Lymecycline Actavis too soon, your acne or infection may worsen or recur.
If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Side Effects Of Lymecycline
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If you get any of the following serious side effects, stop taking the capsules and contact a doctor immediately or go to the nearest emergency room. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information.
Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):
- A severe allergic reaction causes swelling of the face, tongue, and throat, which can cause severe difficulty breathing.
- Severe disease with severely scaly skin and skin swelling
- Blistering of the skin
- Mouth, eyes
- Genitals
- Fever
- Skin rash with pink-red spots, especially on the palms or soles of the feet, possibly with blistering.
Lymecycline Actavis can also cause the following side effects.
Common side effects are (may affect up to 1 in 10)
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Headache.
Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users)
- Visual disturbances
- Dizziness
- Vomiting (nausea)
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
- Increased skin sensitivity to sunlight
- Increased pressure in the brain
- Changes in the number or type of certain blood cells
- Pain in the upper abdomen
- Changes in certain blood tests (liver function tests)
- Fever
- Itching
- Rash or Hives
- Inflammation of the intestine
The following side effects may occur during treatment with the group of medicines to which Lymecycline Actavis belongs ( tetracyclines ):
- Inflammation or ulceration of the esophagus causes pain and difficulty swallowing or painful heartburn
- Difficulty swallowing
- Inflammation of the pancreas
- Liver damage
- Discoloration of the teeth
- Inflammation or tenderness in the tongue, mouth, cheeks, gums, or lips
- Tenderness or itching around the genitals
- Yeast infection around the anus or genitals
- Infection of the colon
- Permanent visual impairment
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This also applies to any side effects that are not mentioned in this information. You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency, www.lakemedelsverket.se. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information. Postal address
5. How To Store Lymecycline Actavis
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP. or EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
- Do not store above 25 ° C.
- Store in the original package. Sensitive to light.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Contents Of The Pack And Other Information
Content Declaration
- The active substance is lymphocycline. Each capsule contains 408 mg of lymphocycline, equivalent to 408 mg of tetracycline.
- The other ingredients are
- Colloidal hydrated silica
- Magnesium stearate
- Capsule bottom: titanium dioxide (E171), gelatin
- Capsule top: indigo carmine (E132), black iron oxide (E172), titanium dioxide (E171), yellow iron oxide (E172), gelatin.
What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack
- Hard gelatin capsule size 0, blue top and white bottom.
- 16, 20, 21, 28, 56, and 100 capsules in Al / Al blisters.
- Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Actavis Group PTC ehf
Reykjavikurvegur 76-78
Hafnarfjordur
Iceland
Manufacturer
Balkanpharma- Dupnitsa AD
3 Samokovsko Shosse Str.
2600 Dupnitsa
Bulgaria