Hostacycline® [Film-Coated Tab] TabletGeneric : Tetracycline | ₹ 10.09
500mg
10 |
Adults: Usual daily dose is 1 to 2 gm.
For mild to moderate infections: 500 mg two times per day.
For children above eight years of age: usual daily dose is 10 to 20 mg/lb (25 to 50 mg/kg) body weight divided in four equal doses.
Gastrointestinal :
Loss of appetite, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bulky loose stools, mouth ulcer, sore throat, tongue inflammation, difficulty in swallowing, hoarseness and inflammatory lesions.
Skin :
Sensitivity to sunlight.
Genitourinary :
Increases in BUN.
Hypersensitivity :
Shock, fever, rash, joint pain, hives and bruising.
Blood :
Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
Miscellaneous :
Dizziness and headache.
It comes as a tablet, capsule, oral liquid to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.
Hypersensitivity.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diarrhea, a stomach infection, or kidney problems, any allergies, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
It may cause dizziness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
It may cause stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools; if it is so consult with your doctor.
Avoid exposure to sunlight.
Avoid excess dosage.
Store it at room temperature.