Lymecycline is an antibiotic. It's used mainly for acne (spots).
It's also used to treat:
- chest infections
- sinus infections (sinusitis)
- sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- infections in, or around, the mouth
Lymecycline works by killing the bacteria that causes acne or infections.
Lymecycline is only available on prescription. It comes as capsules.
Key facts
- For acne, you'll usually take lymecycline once a day.
- If you're taking it for acne, you may see some improvement within a week, but it can take several weeks to work fully.
- Common side effects include feeling sick, stomach pain, diarrhoea and headaches. But these tend to be mild and do not last long.
- Some people get a fungal infection called thrush after taking a course of antibiotics like lymecycline. Symptoms include redness and itching in the mouth or vaginal itching. If this happens to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
- You can drink alcohol while taking lymecycline.