Minonil Information

Minonil is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Minonil has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Minonil. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Minonil can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Minonil go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Minonil's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Minonil related warnings talks about Minonil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Minonil are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Minonil with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Minonil, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Minonil Benefits & Uses
Minonil Dosage & How to Take
Minonil Side Effects
Minonil Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Minonil with Other Drugs
Minonil Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Minonil
Minonil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Minonil Benefits & Uses

Minonil is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Minonil 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

Minonil Related Warnings

Is the use of Minonil safe for pregnant women?

Minonil can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Minonil safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Minonil may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Minonil should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Minonil on the Kidneys?

Minonil may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Minonil on the Liver?

Minonil has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Minonil on the Heart?

Minonil is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Minonil with Other Drugs

Minonil 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

Minonil Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Minonil

Is this Minonil habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Minonil is addictive.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Minonil as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Minonil should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Minonil is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Minonil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Minonil

Minonil may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Minonil

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Minonil with alcohol will be.

Unknown