Resteclin 250 Capsule (Tetracycline 250mg )

Description

Resteclin 250 MG Capsule is an antibiotic that is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, intestines, skin, lymph nodes, genitals, urinary tract, reproductive organs, etc. It is also used in the treatment of cholera. Along with other medications it helps to treat acne.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Resteclin 250 MG Capsule
Alcyclin 250 MG Capsule
Alembic Ltd.
Getra 250 MG Capsule
Zydus Cadila
Hostacycline 250 MG Capsule
Sanofi India Ltd.
Nicocycline 250 MG Capsule
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Tetracycllin 250 MG Capsule
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Resteclin 250 MG Capsule
Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
Abdominal pain
Headache
Loss of appetite
Diarrhea
Itching of the rectal or genital areas
Mouth ulcers

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Uses of Resteclin 250 MG Capsule

What is it prescribed for?
Cholera
This medicine is used in the treatment of cholera which is an infection of the intestine caused by Vibrio cholerae.
Chlamydia Infection
This medicine is used in the treatment of sexually transmitted infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.
Brucellosis
This medicine is used in the treatment of Brucellosis which is a bacterial infection that spreads from animals and is caused by Brucella bacteria.
Rickettsial Infection
This medicine is used in the treatment of Rickettsial infections like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox, and tick fevers caused by Rickettsiae.
Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
This medicine is used in the treatment of bronchitis which is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and some Mycoplasma pneumoniae. The symptoms include cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, etc.
Gonorrhea
This medicine is used in the treatment of gonococcal infection which is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Syphilis
This medicine is used to treat syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum.
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
This medicine is used in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, laryngitis, etc. caused by bacteria.
Pneumonia
This medicine is used in the treatment of pneumonia which is the most common type of lung infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. The symptoms include cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, etc.
Urinary Tract Infection
This medicine is used in the treatment of infections in the urinary tract caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Bacterial infections
This medicine is used either alone or in a combination with other medicines in the treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as E. coli, Shigella species, Klebsiella species, Acinetobacter species, etc.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to tetracycline or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Severe liver impairment
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
General warnings
Teeth discoloration
This medicine may cause teeth discoloration in the children.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 8 years of age unless directed by the doctor since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Drug-resistance
Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are resistant to the medicine.
Photosensitivity
This medicine may increase the risk of sunburn reaction. It is advised that you do not get exposed to sunlight while receiving this medicine. Patients should be counseled about these reactions and should discontinue the treatment if any symptoms of skin rash appear.

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.

Interactions

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.