Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics, used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's treats urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, sexually transmitted infections (like gonorrhea, syphilis), skin infections, and others. Besides this, Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's also treats acne-like lesions caused by rosacea. The bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. Antibiotics inhibit the growth of microorganisms given to treat such kind of infections.

Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's contains Minocycline (antibiotic) primarily used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections comprising gram-negative, gram-positive, anaerobic, and other bacteria. It is a derivative of the tetracycline class of antibiotics that inhibits the protein synthesis process required for the growth of the bacterial cell. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic i.e. it stops the growth of bacteria but necessarily does not kill them.

Take Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience headache, photosensitivity (extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and other light sources), dizziness, vomiting, itching, nausea, dizziness, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before using Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's have kidney problems, liver problems, asthma. Use of Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's in pregnant and nursing mothers is not recommended. It may affect bone and tooth development in unborn babies. Use of Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's during tooth development (pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). So, its use should be avoided by pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children below 8 years of age. Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's. Do not drink alcohol with Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's as it may increase the unpleasant side effects.

Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's is a type of tetracycline class of antibiotic which is effective against a wide range of bacteria including gram-negative, gram-positive bacteria, anaerobes, and some parasites (like Balantidium coli and Entamoeba species). It is prescribed for the treatment of various bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, sexually transmitted infections (like gonorrhea, syphilis), skin infections, and others. Besides this, it is also indicated in the tick-borne infections (typhus fever) caused by the Rickettsia group of bacteria like typhus fever. Off label, usage includes the treatment of acne.

• Headache
• Photosensitivity (extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and other light sources)
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Itching
• Nausea
• Diarrhea

Iron and antacid (like magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide) may bind to Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's in the gastrointestinal tract, lowering its efficiency. So, a gap of at least 2 hours should be maintained between intake of Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's and iron supplements and antacids. Prolonged use of Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's during tooth development (pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth (yellow-grey-brown). Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's. Before using Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's have kidney problems, liver problems, asthma. Using efficient birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's, whether you are a man or a woman. Do not drink alcohol with Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's as it may increase the unpleasant side effects. Besides this, in some cases, the use of Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's causes antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's may cause sensitive skin to sunlight and ultraviolet rays causing exaggerated sunburn reaction. Hence it is advisable to apply sunscreen before going outside.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's may interact with medicines used for infections (phenoxymethylpenicillin), medicines for acne (isotretinoin), medicines for heart disease (quinapril), medicines for migraine (ergotamine), medicines for inducing labor pain (ergometrine), diuretics/ water tablets (furosemide), medicines for diarrhea (kaolin), antacids (like aluminum, calcium, or magnesium, bismuth subsalicylate), iron supplements.

Drug-Food Interaction: Food containing calcium, iron should be avoided as it may affect Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's effectiveness. Also, prevent the intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice with Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's. Avoid alcohol intake as it may lead to dizziness and effect Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's absorption.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's should not be given in people with colitis (inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract), liver, and kidney disease.

• ISOTRETINOIN
• QUINAPRIL
• ERGOTAMINE
• FUROSEMIDE
• PHENOXYMETHYLPENICILLIN
• ERGOMETRIN
• KAOLIN

• Include more fiber enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, brown rice should be included in your diet. 
• Eating grapefruit during antibiotics treatment can prevent the body from utilizing Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's properly. So, prevent 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 Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's. 
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make harder for your body to aid the Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's in fighting off infections.
• Probiotics should be taken after taking full course of Vicyn-100 mg Tablet 10's in order to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha, and kimchi can help to restore the good bacteria of the intestine. 

A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly of spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make you more prone to bacterial infection.