Involym 408 Capsule is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat acne. Acne is a skin condition that occurs when pores of the skin become plugged with oil and dead skin cells or bacteria. It causes blackheads, whiteheads, or pimples. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

Involym 408 Capsule contains lymecycline (antibiotic) primarily used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is a derivative of the tetracycline class of antibiotics that inhibits the protein synthesis process required for bacterial growth. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, i.e. it stops bacteria's growth but does not necessarily kill them.

You are advised to take Involym 408 Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. You may experience headaches, photosensitivity (extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and other light sources), dizziness, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Involym 408 Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. Complete the course of medicine even if you feel better, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).

Involym 408 Capsule is pregnancy category D (high risk) medicines, so its use in pregnant and nursing mothers is not recommended. It may affect bone and tooth development in unborn babies. Use of Involym 408 Capsule during tooth development (pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 12 years) may cause permanent staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). Its use should be avoided by pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children below 12 years of age. Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with Involym 408 Capsule . Before taking Involym 408 Capsule , tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to Involym 408 Capsule or to any tetracycline antibiotic. Please do not drink alcohol with Involym 408 Capsule as it may increase the unpleasant side effects. Do not take Involym 408 Capsule if you have ever had kidney disease.

Swallow Involym 408 Capsule as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Involym 408 Capsule is a type of tetracycline class of antibiotic which is effective against a wide range of bacteria including gram-negative, gram-positive bacteria and anaerobes. It is a derivative of the tetracycline class of antibiotics that inhibits the protein synthesis process required for bacterial growth. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, i.e. it stops bacteria's growth but does not necessarily kill them. Involym 408 Capsule is primarily used to treat acne. Also, used to treat other infections such as acute sinusitis (sinus infection), bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of lungs), infections in the abdomen, and some types of eye infections called trachoma.

Iron and antacid (like magnesium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxide) may bind to Involym 408 Capsule in the gastrointestinal tract, lowering its efficiency. So, a gap of at least 2 hours should be maintained between intake of Involym 408 Capsule and iron supplements and antacids. Prolonged use of Involym 408 Capsule during tooth development (pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 12 years) may cause permanent discolouration of the teeth (yellow-grey-brown). Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with Involym 408 Capsule . Before using Involym 408 Capsule tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to Involym 408 Capsule have kidney problems, liver problems, systemic lupus erythematosus (an allergic condition that causes joint pain, skin rashes or fever) and Myasthenia Gravis (a disease that weakens the muscles). Please do not drink alcohol with Involym 408 Capsule as it may increase the unpleasant side effects. Besides this, in some cases, the use of Involym 408 Capsule causes antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Involym 408 Capsule may cause sensitive skin to sunlight and ultraviolet rays causing exaggerated sunburn reaction. Hence it is advisable to apply sunscreen before stepping outside. Inform your doctor before taking Involym 408 Capsule if you are already on medicines like oral retinoids (to treat acne), anticoagulants (to stop the blood clotting), diuretics (used to treat kidney disease, heart disease), medicines for epilepsy (including barbiturates, e.g. phenobarbitone, phenytoin and carbamazepine) and methoxyflurane (an anaesthetic medication).