Minicycline LB Capsule Information
Minicycline LB Capsule is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Minicycline LB Capsule have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Minicycline LB Capsule depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Minicycline LB Capsule also has some side effects, the most common being Sensitive to light. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Minicycline LB Capsule can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Minicycline LB Capsule normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Minicycline LB Capsule has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Minicycline LB Capsule related warnings talks about Minicycline LB Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Minicycline LB Capsule contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Minicycline LB Capsule may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Minicycline LB Capsule, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Minicycline LB Capsule Benefits & Uses
Minicycline LB Capsule 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 LB Capsule 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 LB Capsule Related Warnings
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Is the use of Minicycline LB Capsule 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 LB Capsule 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 LB Capsule on the Kidneys?
Minicycline does not damage the kidneys.
Safe -
What is the effect of Minicycline LB Capsule on the Liver?
Minicycline has very mild side effects on the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Minicycline LB Capsule on the Heart?
You can take Minicycline without any fear of damage to the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Minicycline LB Capsule with Other Drugs
Minicycline LB Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
Minicycline LB Capsule Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Minicycline LB Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastritis
- Liver Disease
- Diabetes
Frequently asked Questions about Minicycline LB Capsule
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Is this Minicycline LB Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Minicycline LB Capsule is not addictive in nature.
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Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Minicycline LB Capsule, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Minicycline LB Capsule can make you drowsy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Minicycline LB Capsule only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Minicycline LB Capsule cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Minicycline LB Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Minicycline LB Capsule
When consumed with certain foods, Minicycline LB Capsule may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Mild -
Interaction between Alcohol and Minicycline LB Capsule
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Minicycline LB Capsule 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
