General Information and Indications:
Minocycline, an antibiotic, eliminates
bacteria that cause pneumonia; acne; and infections of skin, genital, and
urinary systems; and the central nervous system. Antibiotics will not work
for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
Information For Users:
Minocycline comes as a capsule, tablet, and a
liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken twice a day (every 12 hours)
but may be taken up to four times a day. Shake the liquid well before each
use to mix the medication evenly. Minocycline may be taken with or without
food. Drink a full glass of water with each dose.
Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or
pharmacist If you have any questions. Take minocycline exactly as directed.
Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your
health care provider.
Special
precautions:
o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have
allergy to minocycline, tetracycline, doxycycline, sulfites, or any other
medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially antacids, anticoagulants ('blood
thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), penicillin, and vitamins.
Minocycline decreases the effectiveness of some oral contraceptives; another
form of birth control should be used while taking this drug.
o be aware that antacids, calcium supplements, iron products, and laxatives
containing magnesium interfere with minocycline, making it less effective.
Take minocycline 1 hour before or 2 hours after antacids (including sodium
bicarbonate), calcium supplements, and laxatives containing magnesium. Take
minocycline 2 hours before or 3 hours after iron preparations and vitamin
products that contain iron.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding diabetes or kidney or liver
disease.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking minocycline, call your
doctor without delay. Minocycline can harm the fetus.
Minocycline may cause an upset stomach. Take minocycline with food or milk.
Possible Adverse
Effects:
Though adverse effects of minocycline are not
common, they could occur. Inform your doctor if any of the following
symptoms are severe or do not go away:
o upset stomach
o itching of the rectum or vagina
o diarrhea
o lightheadedness or dizziness
o furry darkening or black discoloration of the tongue
If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor without delay:
o skin rash
o unusual bruising or bleeding
o discomfort or pain in the mouth
o throat sores
o fever or chills
Brand Name(s):
o Dynacin®
o Minocin®
o Minocin® Intravenous
o Minocycline Hydrochloride Capsules®
o Minocycline Hydrochloride Tablets®
o Myrac® |
