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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:39 PM IST
Redicycline 250mg Capsule is used to treat bacterial infections. It is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis, gonorrhoea, or chlamydia. It contains Tetracycline, which inhibits bacterial growth. It may cause common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, mouth sores, black hairy tongue, sore throat, dizziness, headache, and rectal discomfort. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Redicycline 250mg Capsule

Redicycline 250mg Capsule belongs to the 'antibiotics' class, primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Redicycline 250mg Capsule is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis, gonorrhoea, or chlamydia. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

Redicycline 250mg Capsule contains 'Tetracycline' a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. This process further inhibits bacterial growth.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. Like all medicines, Redicycline 250mg Capsule also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Redicycline 250mg Capsule include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, mouth sores, black hairy tongue, sore throat, dizziness, headache, and rectal discomfort. If any of these effects persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly.

Brief your medical history to the doctor, if you are allergic to Redicycline 250mg Capsule or any of its components. It is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Redicycline 250mg Capsule. Avoid taking alcohol while using Redicycline 250mg Capsule since it may worsen the side effects. Redicycline 250mg Capsule can make you feel dizzy, hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Redicycline 250mg Capsule is not recommended in children below eight years of age since it causes permanent tooth discolouration. 

Uses of Redicycline 250mg Capsule

Treatment of Bacterial infections.

Medicinal Benefits

Redicycline 250mg Capsule contains 'Tetracycline,' a broad-spectrum antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. Tetracycline effectively treats acne, pneumonia, bronchitis, whooping cough, conjunctivitis, Q fever or tick fever (bacterial infection caused by the bite of infected ticks), brucellosis (infection spread from animals), and psittacosis (infections spread from birds). It is also used to treat leptospirosis (an infection spread through the urine of animals), gas-gangrene (infection in injury or surgery wound), tetanus (bacterial infection affecting nerves), cholera, and sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis, gonorrhoea, or chlamydia. It also treats stomach ulcers when used in combination with other anti-ulcer drugs. 

Directions for Use

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. Do not take Redicycline 250mg Capsule immediately before bed.Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it one hour before or two hours after meals, followed by a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it. Liquid: Shake the bottle before you measure a dose. Make sure to use a dose-measuring device and take it in the dose suggested by the doctor.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Redicycline 250mg Capsule

  • Nausea 
  • Vomiting 
  • Diarrhoea 
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

Iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids (containing magnesium and aluminium), and laxatives may bind to Redicycline 250mg Capsule in the gastrointestinal tract, lowering its absorption and efficiency. Hence maintain at least 2 hours between intake of Redicycline 250mg Capsule and other medications. Please undergo an examination to rule out CDAD's chances if you experience diarrhoea following Tetracycline therapy. Please seek medical advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Redicycline 250mg Capsule. Redicycline 250mg Capsule causes dizziness, hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Redicycline 250mg Capsule is not recommended in children below eight years of age since it causes permanent tooth discolouration. Prolonged use of tetracycline in children during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent discolouration of the teeth (yellow-grey-brown).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Redicycline 250mg Capsule may interact with antibiotics (amoxicillin), anticoagulants (warfarin), pneumonia medicine (atovaquone), drugs treating skin diseases (acitretin, isotretinoin), heart-related medicines (digoxin), antacids, calcium and iron supplements, and laxatives. 

Drug-Food Interaction: Do not take Redicycline 250mg Capsule with milk or other dairy products. Take only when your doctor has told you to. Dairy products like milk can make it harder for your body to absorb Redicycline 250mg Capsule. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before taking Redicycline 250mg Capsule, let your doctor know if have any kidney or liver diseases, colitis (inflammation of the inner lining of the colon), oesophagus diseases like hiatal hernia (stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest cavity), reflux disorder, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), difficulty chewing and swallowing, and slurred speech.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMOXICILLIN
  • WARFARIN
  • ACITRETIN
  • ISOTRETINOIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • ATOVAQUONE
  • IRON
  • MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet. 
  • Eating grapefruit during antibiotics treatment can prevent the body from utilizing Redicycline 250mg Capsule properly. So, avoid intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the antibiotic. 
  • Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Redicycline 250mg Capsule. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Redicycline 250mg Capsule as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it more challenging for your body to aid the Redicycline 250mg Capsule in fighting off infections.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent bacterial infections. 

Special Advise

  • Renal, hepatic, and blood function tests are advised during prolonged therapy to rule out any toxicity caused due to overdose of Redicycline 250mg Capsule. 
  • Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is reported during usage of antibiotics like Tetracycline. Please see your doctor if you experience prolonged diarrhoea. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: It occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness. 

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid taking alcohol while using Redicycline 250mg Capsule since it may worsen the side effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Redicycline 250mg Capsule is not recommended during pregnancy due to its harmful effects on the baby, including toxic effects on skeletal formation. Please consult your doctor before taking Redicycline 250mg Capsule if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Redicycline 250mg Capsule is excreted into breast milk in small amounts. Please consult your doctor before taking Redicycline 250mg Capsule if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

You may experience dizziness as one of the side effects of Redicycline 250mg Capsule. In such cases, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel better.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Redicycline 250mg Capsule.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Redicycline 250mg Capsule.

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Children

Caution

Redicycline 250mg Capsule can cause permanent yellowing or grey colouring of the teeth in children younger than eight years old.

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FAQs

Redicycline 250mg Capsule is used to treat bacterial infections. It is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis, gonorrhoea, or chlamydia.
The Redicycline 250mg Capsule contains Tetracycline, a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against various bacteria, including gram-positive and gram-negative. It works by preventing the protein synthesis process required for the survival or growth of the bacteria. As a result, it prevents bacterial growth and stops the spread of the infection.
A Redicycline 250mg Capsule should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any liver or kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, an inflammation of the colon), swallowing problems, and oesophagus diseases like hiatal hernia (stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest cavity), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), and reflux.
Redicycline 250mg Capsule can affect live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease their effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Redicycline 250mg Capsule if you are undergoing any vaccinations.
Take this medication 2-3 hours before or after taking iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, and laxatives since these products prevent the absorption of Redicycline 250mg Capsule. It is also advised to avoid dairy products like milk, yoghurt, and calcium-enriched juice.
Redicycline 250mg Capsule may induce photosensitivity and makes your skin more sensitive to the sun. Hence it is advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while using Redicycline 250mg Capsule. It is also recommended to avoid tanning booths and sunlamps.
It is best to not eat food for at least 2 hours after taking Redicycline 250mg Capsule. Consuming food may decrease the absorption of Redicycline 250mg Capsule. However, if you notice any upset stomach while using this medication, you can take Redicycline 250mg Capsule with food. But avoiding milk and milk products will help.

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