Involym 408mg Strip Of 15 Capsules

• If you are allergic to any of the contents of Involym capsule.
• If you have any kidney problems.
• If you are pregnant or planning to have a baby.
• If you are using other medicines like retinoids (other medicines to treat acne).
• Do not use this medicine in children below 8 years of age as it may increase the risk of permanent damage to tooth enamel and discolouration.

• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Fever

Other General Warnings

• You have any liver or kidney problem.
• You have Systemic lupus erythematosus (an allergic condition that produces joint pain, skin rashes, fever).
• You have a condition named Myasthenia gravis (a condition causing muscle weakness).
• You must avoid being in the sunlight for too long.

• Store Involym capsules below 25°C in the original packaging.
• Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after its expiry date.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

• Take Involym capsule with plain water, preferably on an empty stomach, for best results.
• Avoid milk, cheese, yogurt, or calcium-rich foods close to taking this medicine.
• Keep a 2-hour gap between Involym and supplements like calcium, iron, zinc, or magnesium.
• Avoid antacids or ulcer medicines containing aluminum, magnesium, or calcium around the same time.
• Limit or avoid alcohol, as it may worsen acne or affect your liver and kidneys.
• Always take the capsule at the same time daily and complete the full course, even if your skin improves.
• Do not double the dose if you miss one; take it as soon as you remember or skip if close to the next dose.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant use of oral retinoids or Vitamin A (medicines for skin problems) with this medicine increases the risk of side effects.
• The risk of haemorrhage increases when Involym capsules are used together with blood thinners such as Warfarin.
• The effect of Diuretics (used in kidney diseases, heart problems and high blood pressure) and Penicillin (antibiotic medicine) is altered when used with this medicine together.
• Methoxyflurane (anaesthetic medicine) and Involym capsule when used together can result in severe toxic reactions in the kidney.
• Concomitant use of Involym capsules and Lithium (used for mental illness) should be avoided as this medicine may increases the level of lithium which can be dangerous.
• Wait for at least two hours after taking medicines like indigestion medicines, ulcer healing medicines, Quinapril (used for high blood pressure), supplements containing calcium, aluminium, magnesium, zinc or iron.
• Tell your doctor about any of the other medicines you are taking which includes medicine without prescription and herbal medicines as well, as these medicines may alter the effectiveness of Involym capsules or increase the chances of side effects.

Interactions with food items

• Dairy products like milk, cheese, yogurt, or calcium-fortified foods can reduce how well lymecycline is absorbed. Avoid taking the capsule with these foods.
• Calcium, magnesium, zinc, or iron supplements can also lower the effectiveness of the medicine. Take the capsule at least 2 hours before or after these supplements.
• Antacids or ulcer medicines containing aluminum, magnesium, or calcium can interfere with absorption. Keep a 2-hour gap between them and Involym capsule.
• Alcohol may increase the risk of liver or kidney problems and can worsen acne while taking this medicine, so it is best avoided.