Minocycline



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  • Contains / Salt: Minocycline


Minocycline Information



Minocycline Benefits & Uses

Minocycline is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Minocycline 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
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Initially 200 mg followed by 100 mg every 12 hours
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Initially 200 mg followed by 100 mg every 12 hours
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Initially 4 mg/kg followed by 2 mg/kg every 12 hours
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Above 8 years old can take initially 4 mg/kg followed by 2 mg/kg every 12 hours


Minocycline Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Minocycline is used -

Moderate

  • Esophagitis

Mild

Minocycline Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Minocycline safe for pregnant women?


    Minocycline has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Minocycline without medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Minocycline safe during breastfeeding?


    Minocycline should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Minocycline on the Kidneys?


    Kidney can be affected by Minocycline. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Minocycline on the Liver?


    Minocycline is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Minocycline on the Heart?


    Minocycline is completely safe for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Minocycline with Other Drugs

Minocycline should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine


    Minocycline Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Minocycline unless your doctor advises you to do so -



    Frequently asked Questions about Minocycline

    • Is this Minocycline habit forming or addictive?


      Minocycline does not cause addiction.

      No
    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Minocycline can make you feel drowsy.

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Yes, Minocycline is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      There is no benefit of taking Minocycline for mental disorders.

      No

    Minocycline Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Minocycline


      Some foods when eaten with Minocycline can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

      Mild
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Minocycline


      It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Minocycline and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

      Unknown


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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    5 Years of Experience


    References

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Minocin® (minocycline hydrochloride)

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 782-783

    April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1191-1195

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