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DOSAMYCIN 250mg Capsule

Tetracycline (HCl):250mg | Tetracyclines

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Manufactured / Marketed By : Dosaco Product Form : CapsulePack Size : 0Ingredients : Tetracycline (HCl):250mgGeneric Category : Tetracyclines

How it works

DOSAMYCIN 250mg Capsule works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for DOSAMYCIN 250mg Capsule

  • Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight severe
  • Abdominal pain severe
  • Headache severe
  • Loss of appetite severe
  • Diarrhea
  • Itching of the rectal or genital areas rare
  • Mouth ulcers

Uses of DOSAMYCIN 250mg Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Cholera

    This medicine is used in the treatment of cholera which is an infection of the intestine caused by Vibrio cholerae.

  • Chlamydia Infection

    This medicine is used in the treatment of sexually transmitted infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.

  • Brucellosis

    This medicine is used in the treatment of Brucellosis which is a bacterial infection that spreads from animals and is caused by Brucella bacteria.

  • Rickettsial Infection

    This medicine is used in the treatment of Rickettsial infections like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox, and tick fevers caused by Rickettsiae.

  • Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis

    This medicine is used in the treatment of bronchitis which is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and some Mycoplasma pneumoniae. The symptoms include cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, etc.

  • Gonorrhea

    This medicine is used in the treatment of gonococcal infection which is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

  • Syphilis

    This medicine is used to treat syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum.

  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

    This medicine is used in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, laryngitis, etc. caused by bacteria.

  • Pneumonia

    This medicine is used in the treatment of pneumonia which is the most common type of lung infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. The symptoms include cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, etc.

  • Urinary Tract Infection

    This medicine is used in the treatment of infections in the urinary tract caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

  • Bacterial infections

    This medicine is used either alone or in a combination with other medicines in the treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as E. coli, Shigella species, Klebsiella species, Acinetobacter species, etc.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The amount of time taken by this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.

  • Duration of Effect

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains effective in the body is not clinically established.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to DOSAMYCIN 250mg Capsule or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

  • Severe liver impairment

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

  • Breast-feeding

    This medicine is recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

  • Drug-resistance

    Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are resistant to the medicine.

  • Photosensitivity

    This medicine may increase the risk of sunburn reaction. It is advised that you do not get exposed to sunlight while receiving this medicine. Patients should be counseled about these reactions and should discontinue the treatment if any symptoms of skin rash appear.

General Warnings
  • Teeth discoloration

    This medicine may cause teeth discoloration in the children.

  • children

    This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 8 years of age unless directed by the doctor since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

  • Drug-resistance

    Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are resistant to the medicine.

  • Photosensitivity

    This medicine may increase the risk of sunburn reaction. It is advised that you do not get exposed to sunlight while receiving this medicine. Patients should be counseled about these reactions and should discontinue the treatment if any symptoms of skin rash appear.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Warfarin moderate
  • Ethinyl Estradiol moderate
  • Digoxin moderate
  • Calcium gluconate moderate
  • Live cholera vaccine severe
Disease interactions
  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis, since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient. It is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases.

Food interactions
  • It is recommended not to take this medicine with iron and calcium preparations since these preparations may reduce the absorption of the medicine and alter the desired therapeutic effects. Maintain a time gap of at least 3 to 4 hours in between such preparations and this medicine to avoid interaction.

General Instructions

Take this medicine exactly as instructed by your doctor. Drink an adequate amount of water to prevent irritation. Do not take it in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed/advised. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Report any severe undesired side effects to the doctor immediately. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

  • To be taken on an empty stomach
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

References

Additional Information:

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver DOSAMYCIN 250mg Capsule. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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