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Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:52 PM IST

About Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's

Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's belongs to the 'antibiotics' class, primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis, gonorrhoea, or chlamydia. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's contains 'Tetracycline' a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. This process further inhibits bacterial growth.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. Like all medicines, Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, mouth sores, black hairy tongue, sore throat, dizziness, headache, and rectal discomfort. If any of these effects persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly.

Brief your medical history to the doctor, if you are allergic to Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's or any of its components. It is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's. Avoid taking alcohol while using Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's since it may worsen the side effects. Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's can make you feel dizzy, hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's is not recommended in children below eight years of age since it causes permanent tooth discolouration. 

Uses of Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's

Bacterial infections.

Medicinal Benefits

Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's 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. 

Directions for Use

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. Do not take Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's immediately before bed.Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it one hour before or two hours after meals, followed by a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it. Liquid: Shake the bottle before you measure a dose. Make sure to use a dose-measuring device and take it in the dose suggested by the doctor.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's

  • Nausea 
  • Vomiting 
  • Diarrhoea 
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

Iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids (containing magnesium and aluminium), and laxatives may bind to Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's in the gastrointestinal tract, lowering its absorption and efficiency. Hence maintain at least 2 hours between intake of Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's and other medications. Please undergo an examination to rule out CDAD's chances if you experience diarrhoea following Tetracycline therapy. Please seek medical advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's. Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's causes dizziness, hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's is not recommended in children below eight years of age since it causes permanent tooth discolouration. Prolonged use of tetracycline in children during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent discolouration of the teeth (yellow-grey-brown).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's may interact with antibiotics (amoxicillin), anticoagulants (warfarin), pneumonia medicine (atovaquone), drugs treating skin diseases (acitretin, isotretinoin), heart-related medicines (digoxin), antacids, calcium and iron supplements, and laxatives. 

Drug-Food Interaction: Do not take Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's with milk or other dairy products. Take only when your doctor has told you to. Dairy products like milk can make it harder for your body to absorb Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before taking Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's, let your doctor know if have any kidney or liver diseases, colitis (inflammation of the inner lining of the colon), oesophagus diseases like hiatal hernia (stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest cavity), reflux disorder, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), difficulty chewing and swallowing, and slurred speech.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMOXICILLIN
  • WARFARIN
  • ACITRETIN
  • ISOTRETINOIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • ATOVAQUONE
  • IRON
  • MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet. 
  • Eating grapefruit during antibiotics treatment can prevent the body from utilizing Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's properly. So, avoid intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the antibiotic. 
  • Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it more challenging for your body to aid the Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's in fighting off infections.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent bacterial infections. 

Special Advise

  • Renal, hepatic, and blood function tests are advised during prolonged therapy to rule out any toxicity caused due to overdose of Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's. 
  • Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is reported during usage of antibiotics like Tetracycline. Please see your doctor if you experience prolonged diarrhoea. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: It occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness. 

About Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's

Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's belongs to the 'antibiotics' class, primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis, gonorrhoea, or chlamydia. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's contains 'Tetracycline' a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. This process further inhibits bacterial growth.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. Like all medicines, Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, mouth sores, black hairy tongue, sore throat, dizziness, headache, and rectal discomfort. If any of these effects persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly.

Brief your medical history to the doctor, if you are allergic to Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's or any of its components. It is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's. Avoid taking alcohol while using Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's since it may worsen the side effects. Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's can make you feel dizzy, hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's is not recommended in children below eight years of age since it causes permanent tooth discolouration. 

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Uses of Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's

Bacterial infections.

Medicinal Benefits

Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's 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. 

Side Effects of Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's

  • Nausea 
  • Vomiting 
  • Diarrhoea 
  • Headache

Directions for Use

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. Do not take Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's immediately before bed.Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it one hour before or two hours after meals, followed by a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it. Liquid: Shake the bottle before you measure a dose. Make sure to use a dose-measuring device and take it in the dose suggested by the doctor.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids (containing magnesium and aluminium), and laxatives may bind to Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's in the gastrointestinal tract, lowering its absorption and efficiency. Hence maintain at least 2 hours between intake of Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's and other medications. Please undergo an examination to rule out CDAD's chances if you experience diarrhoea following Tetracycline therapy. Please seek medical advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's. Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's causes dizziness, hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's is not recommended in children below eight years of age since it causes permanent tooth discolouration. Prolonged use of tetracycline in children during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent discolouration of the teeth (yellow-grey-brown).

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMOXICILLIN
  • WARFARIN
  • ACITRETIN
  • ISOTRETINOIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • ATOVAQUONE
  • IRON
  • MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet. 
  • Eating grapefruit during antibiotics treatment can prevent the body from utilizing Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's properly. So, avoid intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the antibiotic. 
  • Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it more challenging for your body to aid the Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's in fighting off infections.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent bacterial infections. 

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Renal, hepatic, and blood function tests are advised during prolonged therapy to rule out any toxicity caused due to overdose of Hostacycline 250 mg Capsule 10's. 
  • Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is reported during usage of antibiotics like Tetracycline. Please see your doctor if you experience prolonged diarrhoea. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: It occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness.