MINOCYCLINE is a tetracycline antibiotic. It stops the growth of some bacteria. It is used to treat many kinds of infections, like acne, respiratory, urinary tract, and sexually transmitted infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
Take this medicine by mouth with a full glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take this medicine at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. If it upsets your stomach, you can take it with food. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Take all of your medicine as directed even if you think your are better. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
Note: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
This list may not describe all possible side effects.
Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve.
Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your doctor if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery.
Do not take this medicine just before going to bed. It may not dissolve properly when you lay down and can cause pain in your throat.
This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
Birth control pills may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor about using an extra method of birth control.
If you are being treated for a sexually transmitted infection, avoid sexual contact until you have finished your treatment. Your sexual partner may also need treatment.
Avoid antacids, aluminum, calcium, magnesium, and iron products for 2 hours before and after taking a dose of this medicine.
Keep out of the reach of children.
minocin for arthritis minocin what is this drug for take minocin at bedtime minocin for acne a href cheap minocin rheumatoid arthritis minocin cure wyeth-ayerst laboratories minocin minocin treatment for lymes minocin drug interaction minocin and fingernail fungus minocin gravis minocin dosis for acne side effects of minocin buy minocin generic minocin minocyline minocin for sinus infections order wyeth-ayerst laboratories minocin why drink water with minocin side effects minocin minocin alcohol interaction minocin child dosage minocin prescription information wyeth ayerst laboratories minocin does minocin work for acne minocin 100 mg pelletized cled minocin does it work fda approve benicar and minocin minocin osteoarthritis dynacin minocin vectrin prescribing information for minocycline minocin minocin 50 mg taking minocin and propecia minocin combination pak fingernail fungus and minocin minocin phlebitis former lederle minocin minocin repeat use order wyeth minocin minocin side effects sweats minocyline minocin lederle minocin minocin side effects minocin candida minocin tablets side effects minocin online without a prescription minocin adverse effects neurological minocycline minocin side effects minocin hyperpigmentation renal dosing minocin minocin 100 mg minocin syncope minocin adverse effects neurologic minocin hair loss i v minocin minocin used for minocin medicine minocin mr wyeth lederle minocin minocin dvt minocin rash minocin treatment for acne minocin liquid minocin uses minocin antibiotic order lederle minocin minocin for rheumatoid rosacea rash on nose minocin minocycline minocin used for iv minocin minocin and pregnancy minocin indications minocin autoimmune lyme disease and minocin rheumatoid arthritis minocin trial minocin acne what is the drug minocin dosage of minocin for acne generic drug minocycline vs minocin minocin acne forum acne minocin minocin and side effects oracea vs minocin minocin for boil staph infection minocin for lung infection minocin dosage acne wyeth ayerst lederle minocin minocin antiinfective pharmaceutical minocin minocin helps acne what is minocin minocycline vs minocin minocin adverse effects phlebitis minocin brand name buy minocin empire minocin allergy minocin and triax minocin information minocin protocol minocin pack minocin long term side effects