Minocycline Benefits & Uses

Minocycline is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Minocycline 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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Initially 200 mg followed by 100 mg every 12 hours
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Initially 200 mg followed by 100 mg every 12 hours
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Initially 4 mg/kg followed by 2 mg/kg every 12 hours
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Above 8 years old can take initially 4 mg/kg followed by 2 mg/kg every 12 hours

Minocycline Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Minocycline is used -

Moderate

Esophagitis

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Urticaria
Loss of appetite
Headache
Dizziness
Fatigue
Infection
Influenza like symptoms
Drowsiness
Dry Mouth

Minocycline Related Warnings

Is the use of Minocycline safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Minocycline. If you are pregnant, do not take Minocycline without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Minocycline safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Minocycline. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Minocycline on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Minocycline. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Minocycline on the Liver?

Side effects of Minocycline rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Minocycline on the Heart?

Using Minocycline does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Minocycline with Other Drugs

Minocycline should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Acitretin

Calcium Carbonate

Moderate

Insulin Aspart

Iron

Ethinyl Estradiol

Mild

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Minocycline Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Minocycline unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Minocycline

Is this Minocycline habit forming or addictive?

Minocycline is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Minocycline. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Minocycline only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Minocycline for mental disorders.

No

Minocycline Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Minocycline

Taking Minocycline with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Minocycline

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Minocycline with alcohol.

Unknown