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Alcyclin 500 Capsule is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Alcyclin 500 Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Alcylin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Alcyclin 500 Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Alcylin. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Alcyclin 500 Capsule on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Alcylin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Alcyclin 500 Capsule on the Liver?
Alcylin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Alcyclin 500 Capsule on the Heart?
Using Alcylin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Alcyclin 500 Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alcyclin 500 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alcyclin 500 Capsule habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Alcyclin 500 Capsule is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Alcyclin 500 Capsule as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Alcyclin 500 Capsule is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Alcyclin 500 Capsule is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alcyclin 500 Capsule
Taking Alcyclin 500 Capsule with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alcyclin 500 Capsule
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Alcyclin 500 Capsule.
Yes, Alcylin is safe to use, if taken prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as black or hairy tongue, skin rash, nausea, and vomiting. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Rarely, Alcylin causes high blood pressure (hypertension) in some cases. However, if you are already suffering from hypertension then inform your doctor so that he/she can take precautionary measures in advance.
Alcylin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Alcylin can be taken with metronidazole. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported between them. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and metronidazole also available in the market which is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections.
Yes, Alcylin can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. It is generally found to be very effective against bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae which cause this infection. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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