Cynomycin 100 Capsule (Minocycline 100mg)

Description

Cynomycin 100 Mg Capsule is an antibiotic that is used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria in the lungs, reproductive organs, and skin. This medicine may cause teeth discoloration in children. It may also increase the risk of sunburns when exposed to sunlight.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Cynomycin 100 Mg Capsule
Cynomycin CP 100 Mg Capsule
Pfizer Ltd.
Minoz 100 Mg Capsule
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Minoz MR 100 Mg Capsule
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Cynomycin 100 Mg Capsule
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Loss of appetite
Headache
Skin rash
Hearing impairment
Tooth discoloration
Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
Indigestion

Uses of Cynomycin 100 Mg Capsule

What is it prescribed for?
Bacterial infections
This medicine is used in the treatment of bacterial infections like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and cholera.
Acne vulgaris
This medicine is used along with other medicines for the treatment of Acne vulgaris, which is a type of skin disease that causes pimples, only if topical treatment is ineffective.
Meningococcal Meningitis
This medicine is used as a prophylactic treatment for Meningococcal Meningitis (a serious bacterial infection of the thin layer surrounding the brain and spinal cord) only when there is a high risk of this disease.
Skin and Structure Infection
This medicine is used in the treatment of Skin and structure infection like cellulitis, wound infection, or cutaneous abscess caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus.
Chancroid
This medicine is used in the treatment of chancroid which is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection characterized by painful genital ulcers.
Gonococcal infection
This medicine is used in the treatment of a gonococcal infection which is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

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When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to minocycline or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

General Instructions

Take this medicine exactly as instructed by your doctor. Drink an adequate amount of water to prevent irritation. Do not take it in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed/advised. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Report any severe undesired side effects to the doctor immediately. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.