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Caten 250mg Capsule Substitute
Caten 250mg Capsule Substitute
Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
TETRACYCLINE-250MG
Uses:
Bacterial infections.
Medicinal Benefits:
Caten 250mg Capsule 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.
FAQs
The Caten 250mg Capsule 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 Caten 250mg Capsule 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.
Caten 250mg Capsule can affect live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease their effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Caten 250mg Capsule 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 Caten 250mg Capsule. It is also advised to avoid dairy products like milk, yoghurt, and calcium-enriched juice.
Caten 250mg Capsule 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 Caten 250mg Capsule. It is also recommended to avoid tanning booths and sunlamps.
It is best to not eat food for at least 2 hours after taking Caten 250mg Capsule. Consuming food may decrease the absorption of Caten 250mg Capsule. However, if you notice any upset stomach while using this medication, you can take Caten 250mg Capsule with food. But avoiding milk and milk products will help.