Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules

What are Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules and what are they used for?

Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules are used to treat symptoms of acne. The active ingredient, belongs to the group of medicines that effectively kill the bacteria that infect the skin and lead to acne.

Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules are suitable for treating mild to moderate acne where there is an active infection and visible inflammation. The duration of treatment will depend on how quickly your condition improves. For acne, Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules will normally be taken for at least eight weeks.

Each capsule contains 100mg of the active ingredient in a modified-release formulation. The modified-release formulation means that they only need to be taken once daily and can be prescribed for use by adults over the age of 18 years.

How does Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules work?

Acne is formed when there is an excess of sebum and dead skin cells present on the skin, which then feeds the bacteria that already live on the skin causing them to flourish. The waste products produced by the bacteria can block pores and irritate the skin leading to acne. By killing these bacteria, active ingredient capsules help to reduce the build-up of bacterial byproducts and clear up acne. You should also wash your face with a mild cleanser to help keep it clear of excess sebum and keratin skin cells.

How quickly does Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules work?

Ensure you take Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules regularly and be patient with your treatment. It can take up to 6 weeks to start to see an improvement. This allows the time for the antibiotics to kill the excess bacteria on your skin and then time for your skin to heal the spots that are already in the affected area.

Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules dosage

• You should take one Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules daily, at the same time each day
• Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules should always be taken with a full glass of water
• Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules should be taken on an empty stomach, this is usually one hour before food or two hours after food
• Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules should not be taken at the same time as indigestion remedies. A gap of 2 -3 hours should be left between taking each treatment

For treating acne, you will normally need to take Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules for at least 8 weeks. Treatment should be assessed after 3 months to determine whether it has been effective. If your treatment has been effective, you can continue to take Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules if necessary. If there has been no improvement in your acne, you should stop taking Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules and consider a different acne treatment. Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules can be taken continuously for up to six months depending on response.

Side Effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules. Just because a side effect is stated here does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

• Dizziness
• Spinning sensation (vertigo)
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Pins and needles or numb sensations
• Sensation of ringing, or other noise in the ears (tinnitus)
• Difficulty or pain when swallowing (dysphagia)
• Inflammation or ulceration of the foodpipe (tablets or capsules should be swallowed whole with plenty of fluid while sitting or standing to avoid this)
• Skin reactions such as rash and itch
• Hair loss
• Abnormal reaction of the skin to light, usually a rash (photosensitivity)
• Staining of skin, nails, teeth, sweat, tears, eyes, breast milk (see warning section above)
• Discolouration of teeth
• Overgrowth of the yeast Candida, which may cause infection such as thrush (see warning section above)
• Inflammation of the bowel (colitis) - see warning section above
• Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
• Raised pressure within the skull (consult your doctor if you get a severe persistent headache, or double or blurred vision while taking this medicine)
• Liver disorders (consult your doctor if you experience yellowing of your skin or eyes (jaundice) while taking this medicine)
• Blood disorders (consult your doctor if you experience bruising, sore throat, fever or infections while taking this medicine)

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Warnings

• You are allergic to any of the ingredients contained within these capsules
• You are in kidney failure
• Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules should not be taken by children under the age of 12 years

Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before taking Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules if any of the following apply:

• You have kidney or liver problems
• You have Gravis Myasthenia a condition causing muscle weakness
• You have SLE (Erythematosus Lupus Systemic

Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules and other medicines

Please inform your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication if you are currently taking any other medicines. Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules has lots of interactions.

Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules, pregnancy and breastfeeding

Do not take Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules if you are pregnant or you are breastfeeding. If you are struggling with acne at this time you should speak to a doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Before taking Antibiotic Acne Treatment Capsules you should ensure you have read the Patient Information Leaflet thoroughly.