Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's belongs to the 'antibiotics' class, primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15'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 500 mg Capsule 15'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 500 mg Capsule 15's also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15'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 500 mg Capsule 15's or any of its components. It is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's. Avoid taking alcohol while using Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's since it may worsen the side effects. Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's can make you feel dizzy, hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's is not recommended in children below eight years of age since it causes permanent tooth discolouration. 

Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15'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. 

Iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids (containing magnesium and aluminium), and laxatives may bind to Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's in the gastrointestinal tract, lowering its absorption and efficiency. Hence maintain at least 2 hours between intake of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15'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 500 mg Capsule 15's. Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's causes dizziness, hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15'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).

• 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 500 mg Capsule 15'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 500 mg Capsule 15's. 
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it more challenging for your body to aid the Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15'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. 

• Renal, hepatic, and blood function tests are advised during prolonged therapy to rule out any toxicity caused due to overdose of Hostacycline 500 mg Capsule 15's. 
• Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is reported during usage of antibiotics like Tetracycline. Please see your doctor if you experience prolonged diarrhoea. 

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.