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Medicines lymecyclineQuestion & answer

lymecycline · Medicine question

Does lymecycline make skin sensitive to sunlight?

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The answer

Answer

It can cause photosensitivity. Limit direct sunlight and ultraviolet exposure and seek advice if an unusual red or painful skin reaction develops.

Sources for this answer

Lymecycline 408 mg capsules, hard — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Tetralysal 300 — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.

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