Minicycline Information
Minicycline is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Minicycline have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Minicycline is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Minicycline include Sensitive to light. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Minicycline can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Minicycline go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Minicycline's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Minicycline related warnings talks about Minicycline's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Minicycline have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Minicycline have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Minicycline is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Minicycline Benefits & Uses
Minicycline is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Pneumonia
- Cholera (Read More - Top Juices to Relieve Acidity)
- Chlamydia
- Syphilis
- Gonorrhea
- Plague
- Rosacea
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- White Discharge (Read More - Leucorrhoea home remedies)
- Gum Disease
- Cellulitis
- Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Minicycline Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult(Male) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Minicycline Related Warnings
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Is the use of Minicycline safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Minicycline. If you are pregnant, do not take Minicycline without a doctor's advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Minicycline safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Minicycline. It should only be taken after medical advice.
Severe -
What is the effect of Minicycline on the Kidneys?
Minicycline does not damage the kidneys.
Safe -
What is the effect of Minicycline on the Liver?
Minicycline has very mild side effects on the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Minicycline on the Heart?
You can take Minicycline without any fear of damage to the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Minicycline with Other Drugs
Minicycline should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
Minicycline Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Minicycline unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastritis
- Liver Disease
- Diabetes
Frequently asked Questions about Minicycline
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Is this Minicycline habit forming or addictive?
Minicycline is not addictive in nature.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Minicycline, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Minicycline can make you drowsy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Minicycline only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Minicycline cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Minicycline Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Minicycline
When consumed with certain foods, Minicycline may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Mild -
Interaction between Alcohol and Minicycline
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Minicycline with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Doryx® (doxycycline hyclate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 829
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1191-1193
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Doryx® (doxycycline hyclate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 829
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1191-1193
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Doryx® (doxycycline hyclate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 829
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1191-1193