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Vicyn 50mg Tablet 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. It may also be used for the treatment of severe acne.

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Minocycline (50mg)

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Product introduction

Vicyn 50mg Tablet is also used to treat many sexually transmitted diseases and a skin condition known as acne. It may be taken with or without food. However, 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 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 seen with Vicyn 50mg Tablet is dizziness. 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 it. It may blur your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Uses of Vicyn Tablet

Benefits of Vicyn Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Vicyn 50mg Tablet 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.

Treatment of Acne
Vicyn 50mg Tablet treats acne, commonly called pimples. It kills the acne-causing bacteria and prevents spots or pimples from appearing. It usually takes a few weeks to have a noticeable effect so keep using it even if it appears not to be working. Sometimes acne may get worse before it gets better, however, with proper use, your skin will get clearer. The earlier you start using it, the less likely you are to get scars. This medicine will help improve your mood and uplift your confidence as your skin becomes acne-free. It should not be used if you have eczema or sunburned skin.

Side effects of Vicyn Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Vicyn

Dizziness

How to use Vicyn Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vicyn 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Vicyn Tablet works

Vicyn 50mg Tablet 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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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Vicyn 50mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
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 Vicyn 50mg Tablet 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.
Discontinue Vicyn 50mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vicyn 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vicyn 50mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Vicyn 50mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Vicyn 50mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Vicyn 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Vicyn 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Vicyn 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 Minocycline.

Severe

Isotretinoin (Oral Route)

Do not consume Isotretinoin with Minocycline.

Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

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

Severe

Acitretin (Oral Route)

Do not consume Acitretin with Minocycline.

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. Minocycline may increase the effect of Phenindione.

Frequently asked questions

What does Vicyn 50mg Tablet do for acne?

Vicyn 50mg Tablet belongs to tetracycline class of medicine. It treats the infection by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria. It kills the acne-causing bacteria, which infect pores. It also decreases certain natural oily substance that causes acne.

Can I take Vicyn 50mg Tablet during pregnancy?

Vicyn 50mg Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy as it may cause harm to your unborn baby. Using the medicine during the last half of pregnancy may cause permanent discolouration of teeth and underdevelopment of tooth enamel. Discuss with your doctor for any further query.

What should I avoid while on Vicyn 50mg Tablet?

Vicyn 50mg Tablet may make your skin sensitive to sunlight. Avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight. It is advised to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Furthermore, avoid alcohol while on Vicyn 50mg Tablet as it may increase risk of liver toxicity.

Can Vicyn 50mg Tablet get you high?

No, Vicyn 50mg Tablet is not known to get anyone high. It does not cause dependence either physical or psychological. Also, it does not have any abuse potential.

Does Vicyn 50mg Tablet affect contraception?

Vicyn 50mg Tablet reduces the effectiveness of oral birth control pills. Therefore, one should use other methods of contraception while on treatment with Vicyn 50mg Tablet. Discuss with your doctor if you are not sure.

Does Vicyn 50mg Tablet cause dizziness?

Yes, Vicyn 50mg Tablet may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, visual disturbances, ringing in the ears, and a feeling of spinning (vertigo). If you experience any of these symptoms avoid driving or operating machinery.

What happens if I stop taking Vicyn 50mg Tablet for acne?

Do not stop taking Vicyn 50mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Vicyn 50mg Tablet should be given for a minimum of 6 weeks for acne. However, if there is no improvement after 6 months of treatment with Vicyn 50mg Tablet, it should be stopped. Consult your prescribing physician who will suggest other therapies.

How should Vicyn 50mg Tablet be taken?

Take Vicyn 50mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. It should be taken with plenty of water to reduce the chances of irritation and ulceration of food pipe.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Tetracyclines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Bacterial Protein Synthesis Inhibitors- Tetracyclines

Related lab tests

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References

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. 798.
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. 922, 1339-142.
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Vicyn Tablet

Benefits of Vicyn Tablet

Side effects of Vicyn Tablet

How to use Vicyn Tablet

How Vicyn Tablet works

All substitutes for Vicyn 50mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Tretinoin (Oral Route)

Isotretinoin (Oral Route)

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Acitretin (Oral Route)

Phenindione (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What does Vicyn 50mg Tablet do for acne?

Can I take Vicyn 50mg Tablet during pregnancy?

What should I avoid while on Vicyn 50mg Tablet?

Can Vicyn 50mg Tablet get you high?

Does Vicyn 50mg Tablet affect contraception?

Does Vicyn 50mg Tablet cause dizziness?

What happens if I stop taking Vicyn 50mg Tablet for acne?

How should Vicyn 50mg Tablet be taken?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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