Drug reference
Susceptible infections (e.g. chlamydia, rickettsia and mycoplasma) ▶BY MOUTH ▶Child 12–17 years: 408 mg twice daily, increased to 1.224–1.632 g daily, (in severe infection) ▶Adult: 408 mg twice daily, increased to 1.224–1.632 g daily, (in severe infection) Acne ▶BY MOUTH ▶Child 12–17 years: 408 mg daily for at least 8 weeks ▶Adult: 408 mg daily for at least 8 weeks
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▶Common or very common Gastrointestinal discomfort ▶Frequency not known Visual impairment
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May exacerbate renal failure and should not be given to patients with renal impairment.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Capsule CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 6, 9 ▶Lymecycline (Non-proprietary) Lymecycline 408 mg Lymecycline 408mg capsules | 28 capsule P £8.25 DT = £4.57 | 56 capsule P £11.53–£13.80 ▶Tetralysal (Galderma (UK) Ltd) Lymecycline 408 mg Tetralysal 300 capsules | 28 capsule P £6.95 DT = £4.57 | 56 capsule P £11.53 eiiii F 597
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408 mg twice daily, increased to
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408 mg twice daily, increased to 1.224–1.632 g
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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408 mg daily for at least 8 weeks
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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408 mg daily for at least 8 weeks
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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