Minicycline Capsule: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Minicycline Benefits & Uses

Minicycline is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)	Disease: Urethritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Cervicitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Anthrax Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Minicycline Related Warnings

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

Calcium

Folic Acid

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

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

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 almost 6 years ago

How does Minicycline work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Minicycline works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is essential for bacterial growth and prevent us from bacterial infection. It also killed the certain bacteria which decreases the level of a chemical that causes ace and protects us from acne.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I buy Minicycline over-the-counter?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, you can not buy Minicycline over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I use Minicycline for acne?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, Minicycline can effectively relieve from acne by decreasing the concentration oil which causes acne. It is a drug of choice for treating acne or skin infection.

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 over 5 years ago

Can I take Minicycline with contraceptive pill?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking Minicycline with contraceptive pill because medicine can decrease the effects of the contraceptive pill. Keep your doctor informed before taking them together. Try other methods of contraception such as condoms, barrier methods to avoid unwanted pregnancies.