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Minocin Capsules Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Minocin Capsules (minocycline hydrochloride) is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, severe acne, gonorrhea, tick fever, chlamydia, and others. Minocin is a tetracycline antibiotic. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lightheadedness, dizziness, unsteadiness, drowsiness, mouth sores, or cough.
The usual adult dosage of Minocin Capsules is 200 mg initially followed by 100 mg every 12 hours. Dose may differ depending on the condition for which this drug is prescribed. Minocin Capsules may interact adversely with certain retinoids, digoxin, penicillins, warfarin, and live bacterial vaccines. Some antibiotics may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as the pill, ring or patch. Ask your doctor if you should use additional reliable birth control methods while using this antibiotic. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy because of possible harm to a fetus. Women of child-bearing age should use effective birth control while using this medication. Consult your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk in very small amounts. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Minocin Capsules Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
MINOCIN® (minocycline) Pellet-Filled Capsules are indicated in the treatment of the following infections due to susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms:
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox and tick fevers caused by rickettsiae
- Respiratory tract infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
- Lymphogranuloma venereum caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.
- Psittacosis (Ornithosis) due to Chlamydia psittaci.
- Trachoma caused by Chlamydia...
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Minocin Capsules Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using minocycline and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- severe headache, dizziness, blurred vision;
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
- severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
- urinating less than usual or not at all;
- pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;
- severe ...
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Minocin Capsules Consumer Information: Uses
Minocycline is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This medication should not be used in children younger than 8 years of age because it may cause permanent tooth discoloration and other problems. Tooth discoloration has also occurred in older children and young adults. Consult your doctor for more information.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the dru...
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