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Minocycline Hcl
Minocycline-Oral


Minocycline is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections including acne.

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Minocin, Vectrin, Dynacin

 
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minocycline Hcl
Minocin, Vectrin, Dynacin

Uses
Minocycline is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections including acne.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

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How To Use
  • Minocycline Hcl may be taken with food or on an empty stomach.
  • Take each dose by mouth with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
  • Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Minocycline Hcl.
  • Take Minocycline Hcl 2-3 hours before or after taking any medications containing magnesium, aluminum, or calcium.
  • Some examples include quinapril, didanosine, vitamins/minerals, and antacids.
  • Sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, iron, and zinc are also included.
  • These medications bind with minocycline preventing its full absorption.
  • Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
  • Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
  • Continue to take Minocycline Hcl until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
  • Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Side Effects
  • Minocycline Hcl may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, dizziness, unsteadiness, drowsiness, headache or vomiting.
  • If these symptoms persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
  • Minocycline increases sensitivity to sunlight.
  • Avoid prolonged sun exposure.
  • Wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen if needed.
  • Very unlikely but report: fever, yellowing of the eyes or skin, stomach pain, sore throat, vision changes, mental changes.
  • In those cases where Minocycline Hcl must be used for extended periods, blue-gray skin discoloration may occur.
  • In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Minocycline Hcl, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney or liver problems, any allergies, trouble swallowing or esophagus problems (e.g., hiatal hernia, GERD).
  • Use of Minocycline Hcl for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection).
  • To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position.
  • Minocycline Hcl may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.
  • Limit alcoholic beverages.
  • Minocycline may make you more prone to sunburn.
  • Wear protective clothing and a sunscreen.
  • Caution is advised when using Minocycline Hcl in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of Minocycline Hcl.
  • Minocycline Hcl should not be used by children up to 8 years of age because its use may permanently discolor their teeth or cause other problems.
  • Caution is advised in older children also.
  • Minocycline is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
  • Consult your doctor before using Minocycline Hcl.
  • Minocycline passes into breast milk and has had undesirable effects on nursing infants.
  • Using Minocycline Hcl while breast-feeding is not recommended.
  • Consult your doctor.

Missed Dose
  • If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
  • If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not double-up the dose.

Drug Interactions
  • Inform your doctor about all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: vitamins/minerals (e.g., magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, zinc), quinapril, didanosine, antacids, sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, penicillin-type antibiotics, isotretinoin, methoxyflurane, warfarin.
  • Minocycline Hcl may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
  • Consult your doctor or pharmacist about other types of birth control.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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