Minocin 5050mg
Tablet
Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Minocin 50. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Minocin 50 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it i... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Minocin 50 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Minocin 50 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Minocin 50 can cause lightheadedness, visual disturbances, dizziness, ringin... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Minocin 50 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Minocin 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Minocin 50 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Minocin 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Minocin 50 is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in some infections of the lungs, urinary tract, ey... View More
Uses of Minocin 50
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Minocin 50
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Photosensitivity
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Itching
- Diarrhea
How to use Minocin 50
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Minocin 50 may be taken wi... View More
How Minocin 50 works
Minocin 50 is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
- Your doctor has prescribed Minoz OD 100 Capsule MR to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder ... View More
- It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Minoz OD 100 Capsule MR affects you.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your sto... View More
- Discontinue Minoz OD 100 Capsule MR and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in ... View More
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Indication
Susceptible infections, Acne, Asymptomatic meningococcal carriers, Uncomplicated gonorrhoea, Nongonococcal urethritis, Syphilis,
Administration
IV Preparation Reconstitute cryodessicated powder with 5 mL sterile water for injection Immediately dilute further with 500-1000 mL of 0.9% NaCl, de... View More
Adult Dose
Oral Susceptible infections Adult: 200 mg daily in divided doses. Acne Adult: 50 mg bid or 100 mg once daily. ?45 kg: 1 mg/kg once daily as modifi... View More
Child Dose
Intravenous Susceptible infections Child: >8 yr Initially, 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg 12 hrly not to exceed the usual adult dose. Oral Acne Vulgaris <... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Reduce dose or increase dosing interval. Max: 200 mg/day.
Contraindication
Documented hypersensitivity
Mode of Action
Minocycline inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 30S and possibly 50S ribosomal subunits of susceptible bacteria. It is active against Streptococcus... View More
Precaution
Caution in significant renal impairment (may lead to azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, and acidosis; monitor BUN) Adjust dose if renal impairment occurs ... View More
Side Effect
Discoloration of teeth (in children) Vestibular symptoms (>30%) Pericarditis Myocarditis Vasculitis Angioedema Alopecia Erythema no... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: D Lactation: Enters breast milk, some manufacturers say do not nurse; however AAP considers nursing compatible due to calcium che... View More
Interaction
Impaired absorption by concomitant admin w/ Ca-containing antacids and other divalent or trivalent cations (e.g. Al, bismuth, Fe, Mg, Zn). May decrease ... View More
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More