Lymecycline

How long you take Lymecycline capsules depends on how quickly your condition improves. However, acne responds slowly to antibiotics, so they are not an instant fix. It can normally be at least 8 weeks.

You should continue to take your Lymecycline capsules as your doctor prescribes. If you stop taking them too soon, your acne could get worse or come back.

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If you take too many capsules, or you think a child or someone else may have swallowed any of your capsules, contact 111, tell your doctor immediately or go to your nearest hospital accident and emergency.

You should never take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you forget to take a dose take it as soon as you remember it and then take the next dose at the right time.

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Lymecycline capsules should not be used if you:

• are under 12 years of age as it can cause permanent discolouration of tooth enamel and affect bone development
• are allergic to Lymecycline, any other tetracyclines or any of the other ingredients
• have ever had kidney disease
• are pregnant or breastfeeding

Do not take the following medicines at the same time as your Lymecycline capsules, take them at least two hours before, or two hours after:

• indigestion remedies
• ulcer healing medication
• quinapril (for high blood pressure)
• supplements containing calcium, aluminium, magnesium, zinc or iron

Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:

• oral retinoids (to treat acne)
• anticoagulants (to stop the blood clotting)
• diuretics (used to treat kidney disease, heart disease or high blood pressure)
• medicines for epilepsy including barbiturates e.g. phenobarbitone, phenytoin and carbamazepine
• methoxyflurane (an anaesthetic)

Lymecycline capsules with food and drink: Absorption of lymecycline capsules is not affected by moderate amounts of milk (e.g. a glass). Lymecycline capsules should always be taken with a glass of water.

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