Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet Information

Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet 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

Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Minocyn shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Minocyn can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Minocyn rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Minocyn is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet 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

Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet

Is this Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet.

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

After taking Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet

When consumed with certain foods, Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Minocyn 50 Mg Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown