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Prescription Drug Information, Side Effects & Interactions for minocycline Hcl Minocycline-Oral

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.

minocycline Hcl Minocycline-Oral MINOCYCLINE HCL 100 MG TABLET

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.