Product introduction

Resteclin 500 Capsule is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in some infections of the lungs, urinary tract, eyes, and others. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

Resteclin 500 Capsule is also used to treat many sexually transmitted diseases. It should be taken on an empty stomach. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose of Resteclin 500 Capsule will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.

Commonly seen side effects with Resteclin 500 Capsule include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and skin reaction on exposure to sunlight (photosensitivity). Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects bother or worry you.

Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to any antibiotic or liver or kidney problems before taking this medicine. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Resteclin 500 Capsule.

Uses of Resteclin Capsule

• Bacterial infections
• Severe bacterial infections
• Filariasis

How to use Resteclin Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Resteclin 500 Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

How Resteclin Capsule works

Resteclin 500 Capsule is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Resteclin 500 Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Resteclin 500 Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Resteclin 500 Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use of Resteclin 500 Capsule is not harmful in short-term because milk levels are low. Prolonged or repeated use may cause staining of babies dental enamel or bone deposition of Resteclin 500 Capsule.

Driving

SAFE

Resteclin 500 Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Resteclin 500 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Resteclin 500 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Resteclin 500 Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Resteclin 500 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Resteclin 500 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Resteclin Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Resteclin 500 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick tips

• Take Resteclin 500 Capsule 1 hour before or two hours after food.

• Do not take antacids or medicines containing zinc or iron at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Resteclin 500 Capsule.

• Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

• Stick to simple meals, avoid rich or spicy food and drink plenty of water while taking this medicine.
• Discontinue Resteclin 500 Capsule and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
• Resteclin 500 Capsule may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how tResteclin 500 Capsule affects you.
• Your doctor has prescribed Resteclin 500 Capsule to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
• It should be taken on an empty stomach.
• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
• It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Resteclin 500 Capsule affects you.

• Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

• It can lower the efficacy of birth control pills. Use an alternative method of contraception ( condom, diaphragm, spermicide) while taking this medication.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

• Do not take antacids or medicines containing zinc or iron at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Resteclin 500 Capsule.

• Discontinue Resteclin 500 Capsule and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Tetracyclines

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Bacterial Protein Synthesis Inhibitors- Tetracyclines