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Subamycin 250mg Capsule

Tetracycline (250mg)
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Subamycin 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in some infections of the lungs, urinary tract, eyes, and others. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology,
Last updated on 19 Jun 2025 | 02:41 PM (IST)
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General Information

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Product introduction

Subamycin 250mg Capsule is also used to treat many sexually transmitted diseases. It should be taken on an empty stomach. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose of Subamycin 250mg Capsule will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.

Commonly seen side effects with Subamycin 250mg Capsule include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and skin reaction on exposure to sunlight (photosensitivity). Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects bother or worry you.

Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to any antibiotic or liver or kidney problems before taking this medicine. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Subamycin 250mg Capsule.

Uses of Subamycin Capsule

Benefits of Subamycin Capsule

Bacterial infections
Subamycin 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

How to use Subamycin Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Subamycin 250mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

How Subamycin Capsule works

Subamycin 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

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For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

  • Take Subamycin 250mg Capsule 1 hour before or two hours after food.
  • Do not take antacids or medicines containing zinc or iron at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Subamycin 250mg Capsule.
  • 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.
  • Stick to simple meals, avoid rich or spicy food and drink plenty of water while taking this medicine.
  • Discontinue Subamycin 250mg Capsule and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
  • Subamycin 250mg Capsule may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Subamycin 250mg Capsule affects you.
  • Your doctor has prescribed Subamycin 250mg Capsule to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
  • It should be taken on an empty stomach.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
  • It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Subamycin 250mg Capsule affects you.
  • 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.
  • It can lower the efficacy of birth control pills. Use an alternative method of contraception ( condom, diaphragm, spermicide) while taking this medication.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • Do not take antacids or medicines containing zinc or iron at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Subamycin 250mg Capsule.
  • Discontinue Subamycin 250mg Capsule and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Subamycin 250mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Subamycin 250mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Subamycin 250mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use of Subamycin 250mg Capsule is not harmful in short-term because milk levels are low. Prolonged or repeated use may cause staining of babies dental enamel or bone deposition of Subamycin 250mg Capsule.
Driving

Driving

SAFE
Subamycin 250mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Subamycin 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Subamycin 250mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Subamycin 250mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Subamycin 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Subamycin 250mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Subamycin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Life-threatening

Tretinoin (Oral Route)

Do not consume Tretinoin with Tetracycline.
Severe

Isotretinoin (Oral Route)

Do not consume Isotretinoin with Tetracycline.
Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Tetracycline. Please consult your doctor. Tetracycline may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Severe

Acitretin (Oral Route)

Do not consume Acitretin with Tetracycline.
Severe

Phenindione (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately. They may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Tetracycline may increase the effect of Phenindione.

Frequently asked questions

No, you should avoid using milk and milk products while taking Subamycin 250mg Capsule. Consuming dairy products along with Subamycin 250mg Capsule can decrease its absorption from the stomach, which may lead to inadequate affect of this medicine.
It is best to wait for 2 hours after consuming Subamycin 250mg Capsule. Consuming food along with Subamycin 250mg Capsule may decrease its absorption from the stomach.
Yes, you can take Subamycin 250mg Capsule with food if its causing you stomach upset. However, avoid consuming milk and milk products 1 hr before and 2 hr after taking this medicine.
Usually, Subamycin 250mg Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Yes, the use of Subamycin 250mg Capsule can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
The typical dose of Subamycin 250mg Capsule is 500 mg by mouth twice daily or 250 mg by mouth four times daily. You might need a higher dose for more severe infections or for infections that don't resolve with smaller doses. Always follow your doctor’s instructions while taking Subamycin 250mg Capsule and do not self-medicate.
Subamycin 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections and is not effective against viral infections such as the common cold, or flu. It is important to only use antibiotics when they are prescribed by a healthcare provider for a bacterial infection.<br>
Lying down right after taking Subamycin 250mg Capsule can cause esophagus (food pipe) irritation, so don't take it immediately before going to bed.
If you are taking any oral contraceptive pill at the same time as Subamycin 250mg Capsule, the effectiveness of the pill can be reduced if you have a bout of being sick (vomiting) which lasts for more than 24 hours. In such a case, ask your doctor for additional contraceptive measures.<br>
Subamycin 250mg Capsule may be used to treat dental infections caused by bacteria. However, it is important to consult with your dentist or healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate treatment for your specific condition. In some cases, other antibiotics or dental procedures may be necessary to fully treat a dental infection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Tetracyclines

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Bacterial Protein Synthesis Inhibitors- Tetracyclines

References

  1. MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Protein Synthesis Inhibitors and Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1521-26.
  2. Chambers HF, Deck DH. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Streptogramins, & Oxazolidiones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 796-99.
  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1339-142.
  4. Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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