Minocycline Hcl Drug Info
Generic Name: Minocycline Capsules (Generic)
(mi-noe-SYE-kleen)
Brand Name: Examples include Dynacin and Minocin
Minocycline Capsules is used for:
Treating certain infection. It may also be used with other medicines
to treat severe acne or for other conditions as determined by
your doctor.
Minocycline Capsules is a tetracycline antibiotic. It works
by slowing the growth of certain bacteria and allowing the body's
immune system to kill them.
Do NOT use Minocycline Capsules if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Minocycline Capsules
you are taking acitretin, aluminum salts (eg, aluminum carbonate), isotretinoin,
methoxyflurane, or penicillins
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any
of these apply to you.
Before using Minocycline Capsules:
Some medical conditions may interact with Minocycline Capsules.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions,
especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation,
or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have kidney problems
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Minocycline Capsules. Tell your
health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially
any of the following:
Aluminum salts (eg, aluminum carbonate) or cimetidine because
they may decrease Minocycline Capsules's effectiveness
Acitretin, anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), digoxin, ergot alkaloids (eg, ergotamine),
insulin, isotretinoin, methotrexate, methoxyflurane, or theophyllines because
the risk of their side effects may be increased by Minocycline Capsules
Penicillins, oral contraceptives (birth control pills), or live oral typhoid
vaccine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Minocycline Capsules
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur.
Ask your health care provider if Minocycline Capsules may interact
with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care
provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Minocycline Capsules:
Use Minocycline Capsules as directed by your doctor. Check the
label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Some brands of Minocycline Capsules may be taken with food.
Others should be taken on an empty stomach. Check with your doctor
or pharmacist about how to take your brand of Minocycline Capsules. Some brands of Minocycline Capsules must be swallowed whole. Check with your
doctor or pharmacist to see if your medicine is a brand that must be swallowed
whole. Take Minocycline Capsules by mouth with or without food. Take Minocycline Capsules with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL). Do not
lie down for 30 minutes after taking Minocycline Capsules. If you also take bismuth salts (eg, bismuth subsalicylate), calcium salts
(eg, calcium carbonate), colestipol, iron salts (eg, iron sulfate), magnesium,
urinary alkalinizers (eg, daily antacids), sucralfate, vitamins/minerals, quinapril,
didanosine, or zinc salts (eg, zinc sulfate), do not take them within 2 to
3 hours before or after taking Minocycline Capsules. Check with your doctor
if you have questions. To clear up your infection completely, take Minocycline Capsules for the
full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days. Minocycline Capsules works best if it is taken at the same time each day.
If you miss a dose of Minocycline Capsules, take it as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to
your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about
how to use Minocycline Capsules.
Important safety information:
Minocycline Capsules may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness.
These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain
medicines. Use Minocycline Capsules with caution. Do not drive
or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react
to it. Minocycline Capsules may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid
the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Minocycline
Capsules. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside
for more than a short time. Long-term or repeated use of Minocycline Capsules may cause a second infection.
Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need
to be changed to treat this. Minocycline Capsules only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral
infections (eg, the common cold). Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea,
or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your
doctor. Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Minocycline Capsules before you
receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery. Be sure to use Minocycline Capsules for the full course of treatment. If
you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria
could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make
the infection harder to treat in the future. Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills) may not work as well while
you are using Minocycline Capsules. To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form
of birth control (eg, condoms). Lab tests may be performed while you use Minocycline Capsules. These tests
may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to
keep all doctor and lab appointments. Use Minocycline Capsules with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive
to its effects. Use Minocycline Capsules with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 10
years old who have diarrhea or an infection of the stomach or bowel. Minocycline Capsules should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 8 years
old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed. Using
Minocycline Capsules in CHILDREN younger than 8 years old or in women during
the last half of pregnancy may cause a permanent change in the tooth coloring
of the child.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Minocycline Capsules has been shown to cause
harm to the fetus. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You
will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Minocycline Capsules while
you are pregnant. Minocycline Capsules is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed
while taking Minocycline Capsules.
Possible side effects of Minocycline Capsules:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no,
or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these
most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; drowsiness; lightheadedness; loss of appetite; nausea;
stomach upset; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side
effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing;
tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue);
bloody stools; blurred vision; bulging soft spots in infants; headache;
increased pressure in the head; inflammation of the pancreas (stomach
tenderness, nausea, vomiting, fever, increased pulse); red, swollen,
blistered, or peeling skin; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe
diarrhea; severe skin reaction to the sun; stomach pain/cramps;
trouble swallowing; vaginal irritation or discharge; yellowing
of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur.
If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects,
contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side
effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control
Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm),
or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Minocycline Capsules:
Store Minocycline Capsules at room temperature, between 68 and
77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed, light-resistant
container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store
in the bathroom. Keep Minocycline Capsules out of the reach of
children and away from pets.
General information:
If you have any questions about Minocycline Capsules, please
talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Minocycline Capsules is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed.
Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your
doctor.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information
about Minocycline Capsules. If you have questions about the medicine
you are taking or would like more information, check with your
doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. |
