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Lymecycline is an antibiotic used to treat acne, the most common skin condition. Bacteria on the skin surface causes infection and inflammation of acne spots. Lymecycline helps clear the infection and also reduces whitehead and blackhead formation and irritation. It can take up to 8 weeks of treatment before acne improves. Our doctors will not prescribe more than 3 months of treatment over a set period of time. This medication is taken once a day, over a course of several weeks. All capsules come in the 408mg (300mg active) strength which is the usual dose used to treat acne.
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Lymecycline capsules are an antibiotic commonly used to treat acne. Acne is caused by a buildup of bacteria and antibiotics kill bacteria. There are many different types of acne, including blackheads, pimples, nodular acne, baby acne, acne vulgaris, scalp acne, and more.
Lymecycline is known as an antibacterial medication.
Lymecycline capsules belong to a group of medicines called tetracycline antibiotics. The main use of Lymecycline capsules is to treat acne. Acne appears as blackheads and whiteheads which people often refer to as pimples or spots. Lymecycline capsules attack the bacteria that are one of the main causes of acne. The name of these bacteria is Propionibacterium acnes.
Lymecycline is a prescription-only medication. You can buy Lymecycline capsules online from a trusted pharmacy such as e-Surgery or at your local GP surgery! If you choose to buy Lymecycline capsules from e-Surgery we will require a short 2-minute health questionnaire to check you are receiving the correct medication. Whenever you buy Lymecycline capsules online or any other medication always buy medication from a reputable, trusted online pharmacy.
When you buy Lymecycline capsules always take them exactly as your doctor or prescriber has told you to. Ensure you follow the advice on the box that contains your medication.
If you are unsure you can use our Ask-A-Pharmacist service for free! We’re here to help.
Lymecycline should not be taken for over 3 months at a time without a blood test. Lymecycline capsules should always be taken with a glass of water. How long you will have to take Lymecycline capsules for will depend on how quickly your condition improves. For acne, this will normally be at least 8 weeks.
When you buy Lymecycline online or from your local GP, like many medications it may cause side effects. Please read the patient information leaflet for Lymecycline capsules which is enclosed in the box with your medication for the full list of side effects. Below are a few of the most common side effects that you many experience when taking the course of treatment:
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