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Minocin

Generic Name: Minocycline (mih noe SYE kleen)
Brand Names: Minocin, Dynacin, Vectrin

Minocin : Important Information

• Use of this medicine in children under 8 years old is not recommended. Please talk with your doctor about risks and benefits before giving this medicine to your child.
• Minocycline may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, you should use a second method of birth control while taking Minocin to ensure protection from unintended pregnancy.
• Minocin has been shown to cause harm to the human fetus. If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy.
• This medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
• Do not share Minocin with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions.
• Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

What is Minocin

Minocin is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. This medicine is not effective treating infections caused by viruses. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Minocin 100 mg (minocycline hydrochloride) and other antibacterial drugs, it should only be used to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

What to Discuss Before Treatment

• Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Minocycline so it is important that you inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
• Do not take Minocin 100 mg if you are also taking penicillin antibiotics.
• Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking birth control pills, vitamins and minerals (e.g., magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, zinc), quinapril, didanosine, antacids, sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, digoxin, or anticoagulants.
• Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
• Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.

Minocin Dosage Method

• Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
• SWALLOW WHOLE. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. Take this medicine with a full glass (8 oz / 240 ml) of water.
• Do not take Minocin 100 mg with food or milk unless otherwise directed. This medicine is sometimes taken with food or milk if it upsets your stomach. However, certain medicines, food, and milk may bind with Minocycline preventing its full absorption. To avoid this problem take Minocycline 2-3 hours before or after taking any food, milk, or medicines containing magnesium, aluminum, or calcium. Some examples include quinapril, didanosine, vitamins/minerals, antacids, sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, iron, and zinc.
• DO NOT LIE DOWN for 30 minutes after taking this medicine.
• Do not take iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours of taking Minocycline as they may decrease the effectiveness of Minocycline.
• Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and light.
• To clear up your infection completely, continue taking Minocin for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days.

Miss a dose: Problems?

Do not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of Minocin, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT TAKE 2 DOSES AT ONCE.

Minocin Overdose?

If an overdose of Minocin is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Avoid During Treatment

• Do not take iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours of taking Minocycline as they may decrease the effectiveness of Minocycline.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or artificial UV light (e.g., tanning beds). Minocin may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, and severe burning may result. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen if exposure to the sun is unavoidable.

Minocin Side effects

• Fortunately, side effects of Minocin subside and in some cases go away all together during the course of treatment. However, if they continue to be bothersome, should check with your doctor. Side effects include:
  • Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or ringing in the ears.
• Other side effects can be serious and you should inform your Doctor immediately if you experience any of the following:
  • Vaginal irritation or discharge, headache, blurred vision, or a severe skin reaction to the sun.
• If you experience other side effects not already mentioned, you should contact your Doctor.

What other drugs to avoid while undergoing treatment

• Before taking Minocin 100 mg, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications:
  • Cholestyramine (Questran) or Colestipol (Colestid)
  • Antacids such as Tums, Rolaids, Milk of Magnesia, or Maalox
  • Any product that contains bismuth subsalicylate such as Pepto-Bismol
  • Minerals such as iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, and over-the-counter vitamin and mineral supplements
  • Didanosine (Videx)
  • A blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin)
  • Sucralfate (Carafate)
  • Penicillin antibiotics such as amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox, others)
  • Penicillin (BeePen-VK, Pen-Vee K, Veetids, others), dicloxacillin (Dynapen), carbenicillin (Geocillin), oxacillin (Bactocill)
  • Methoxyflurane (an inhaled anesthetic gas used during surgery).

• Minocycline may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, you should use a second method of birth control while taking Minocin to ensure protection from unintended pregnancy.
• Do not take iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours of taking Minocin as they may decrease the effectiveness of Minocycline.

 

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