Minicycline Information
Minicycline is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Minicycline have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Minicycline is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Minicycline include Sensitive to light. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Minicycline can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Minicycline go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Minicycline's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Minicycline related warnings talks about Minicycline's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Minicycline have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Minicycline have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Minicycline is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Minicycline Benefits & Uses
Minicycline is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Pneumonia
- Cholera (Read More - Top Juices to Relieve Acidity)
- Chlamydia
- Syphilis
- Gonorrhea
- Plague
- Rosacea
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- White Discharge (Read More - Leucorrhoea home remedies)
- Gum Disease
- Cellulitis
- Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
- Pimples (Read More - How to get rid of acne or pimples)
- Brucellosis
- Psittacosis
- Anthrax
- Tularemia
- Amebiasis
- Yaws
- Listeriosis
- Q Fever
- Chancroid
- Bartonellosis
- Cervicitis
- Urethritis
- Throat Infection
- Rickettsial Infection
- Travelers Diarrhea
- Lyme disease
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
- Pelvic Pain (Read More - Best Home Remedies for Pelvic Pain: Safe and Effective Tips)
- Bronchiectasis
Minicycline Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult(Male) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Minicycline Related Warnings
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Is the use of Minicycline safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Minicycline. If you are pregnant, do not take Minicycline without a doctor's advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Minicycline safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Minicycline. It should only be taken after medical advice.
Severe -
What is the effect of Minicycline on the Kidneys?
Minicycline does not damage the kidneys.
Safe -
What is the effect of Minicycline on the Liver?
Minicycline has very mild side effects on the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Minicycline on the Heart?
You can take Minicycline without any fear of damage to the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Minicycline with Other Drugs
Minicycline should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
Minicycline Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Minicycline unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastritis
- Liver Disease
- Diabetes
Frequently asked Questions about Minicycline
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Is this Minicycline habit forming or addictive?
Minicycline is not addictive in nature.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Minicycline, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Minicycline can make you drowsy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Minicycline only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Minicycline cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Minicycline Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Minicycline
When consumed with certain foods, Minicycline may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Mild -
Interaction between Alcohol and Minicycline
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Minicycline with alcohol will be.
Unknown
Frequently asked Questions about Minicycline
Question over 5 years ago
Can I take Minicycline with antacid?
Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician
No, Minicycline should not be taken with an antacid. It can impair the absorption of a drug.
Question almost 6 years ago
How long can I safely take Minicycline?
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine
Minicycline can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Question over 5 years ago
Can I take Minicycline with milk?
Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician
No, Minicycline should not be taken with milk because it delays the absorption drug by chelate formation with calcium which contains in milk.
Question about 6 years ago
What is Minicycline?
Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician
Minicycline is a brand name for doxycycline. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called tetracycline. It is available in different dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, syrup, and cream. Minicycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial as well as protozoal infection. It is used in the treatment of various type of infections such as pneumonia, respiratory tract infection, rickettsial infections, sexually transmitted infections, ophthalmic infections, anthrax including inhalational anthrax, and prophylaxis of malaria. It is also used in combination with other medications to treat acne and pimples. Sometimes Minicycline is also used as an alternative treatment for selected infections when penicillin is contraindicated.
Question about 6 years ago
How to take Minicycline?
Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine
Minicycline can be taken orally and applied topically. An oral form such as tablet should be taken with or without food. If the medicine causes stomach upset after taking this drug take it with food or milk and drink plenty of water. Duration and dose of the course will vary according to the severity of an infection. The topical form of medicine should apply to the affected area twice daily or advice by a doctor, do not apply more or less as recommended by healthcare practitioners.
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