Solomycin 50mg Tablet
Ipca Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
14.36

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Doxycycline (50mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Solomycin 50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Solomycin 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Solomycin 50mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.Visual disturbances such as blurring of vision may occur during treatment with doxycycline.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Solomycin 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Solomycin 50mg Tablet is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Solomycin 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Solomycin 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Doxycycline   50mg

Uses of Solomycin Tablet
Solomycin 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

How to use Solomycin Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Solomycin 50mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.Take this medicine one hour before food or two hours after food, with a full glass of water. You can take this medicine with food if it upsets your stomach.Avoid Solomycin 50mg Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

How Solomycin Tablet works
Solomycin 50mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, which are required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Solomycin Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Solomycin to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Take Solomycin with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach and acid reflux. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take calcium, antacids or iron at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Solomycin. Discontinue Solomycin and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Doxicip 100/Doxt s/doxycycline a steroid, a macrolide or a penicillin?
Doxycycline belongs to class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. Doxycycline is not a steroid, does not belong to penicillin family and is not a macrolide antibiotic

Q. Is Solomycin safe?
If used for approved indication in appropriate doses, Solomycin is relatively safe. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug

Q. Can I take Solomycin for cold, flu, sore throat, boils, strep infection, and ear infection?
Solomycin is not used to treat viral infection such as common cold and flu. Solomycin can be used to treat sore throat, boils, strep infection, ear infection

Q. Does Solomycin cover methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus?
It is used for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection. Always consult your doctor before use

Q. Can I take doxycycline with ibuprofen, prednisone, Nyquil, azithromycin, antihistaminic or Tylenol?
Doxycycline may be taken with ibuprofen, prednisone, Nyquil, azithromycin, antihistaminic or Tylenol. However, consult your doctor before use it together, for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice

Q. Does Solomycin work for acne scars?
Solomycin helps in preventing the formation of new acne scars, but may not work for the scars which have already formed

Q. Does Solomycin cause weight gain, tiredness, or headache?
Solomycin may cause weight gain, tiredness and headache. These effects may vary with the individual taking the medicine.