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Product trade name: Minocycline



Pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs, medications or other health care products:

  • Minocycline Hydrochloride

    Minocycline available forms, composition, doses:

  • Capsules; Oral; Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg
  • Capsules; Oral; Minocycline Hydrochloride 50 mg

    Minocycline destination | category:

  • Human:
  • Acne treatment preparations
  • Antibacterials
  • Tetracyclines

    Indications and usages, anatomical therapeutic chemical and diseases classification codes:

  • A01AB23 - Minocycline
  • J01AA08 - Minocycline

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  • Pro Doc

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    There is an additional general information about this medication active ingredient minocycline:

    Minocycline Pro Doc information

    Minocycline Pro Doc belongs to the group tetracycline, which is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Minocycline Pro Doc works by interfering with the ability of the bacteria to produce proteins, which is very essential to the growth and increase of numbers to the bacteria. Minocycline Pro Doc stops the spread of infection and the remaining bacteria are killed by the immune system or eventually die.

    Minocycline Pro Doc indications

    Minocycline Pro Doc is indicated for the treatment different infections caused by bacteria such as:
    Acne vulgaris
    Bronchitis
    Eye infections
    Gonorrhea
    Infections of the ears, nose or throat
    Infections of the urinary tract
    Inflammation of the prostate gland due to infection
    Inflammation of the urethra due to infection
    Pelvic inflammatory disease
    Pneumonia
    Prevention of infections following surgery
    Skin or soft tissue infections
    Your doctor may prescribe Minocycline Pro Doc for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

    Minocycline Pro Doc warnings

    Before taking Minocycline Pro Doc tell your doctor if you have:
    Abnormal muscle weakness
    Decreased liver function
    Long-term inflammation of skin and some internal organs
    systemic lupus erythematosus
    People taking medicines that may have side effects on the liver
    Severely decreased kidney function
    Kidney failure
    Do not take Minocycline Pro Doc if you are allergic to its active ingredient or any of its inactive ingredients. If you have an allergy to Minocycline Pro Doc, stop taking Minocycline Pro Doc and immediately tell your doctor about it.
    Minocycline Pro Doc should not be used during pregnancy as it may present harm to the unborn baby. Seek medical advice.
    Minocycline Pro Doc is known to pass in small amounts in the breast milk. Caution should be used while taking Minocycline Pro Doc if you are breastfeeding an infant. Talk to your doctor for more information about Minocycline Pro Doc and nursing an infant.
    The safety of minocycline in children has not been established.

    Minocycline Pro Doc intake guidelines

    Avoid taking Minocycline Pro Doc just before going to bed. To prevent irritation in the throat, take each dose of Minocycline Pro Doc by swallowing whole with plenty of water while standing or sitting.
    Try taking each dose of Minocycline Pro Doc at the same time each day for best and most effective results.
    Chances or risks of having side effects may be increased if a large amount of Minocycline Pro Doc is prolonged in use.
    Take Minocycline Pro Doc at regular interval. Complete the prescribed course of Minocycline Pro Doc unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Stopping the course early increases the chance that the infection will come back and that the bacteria will grow resistant to the antibiotic.
    Do not take iron preparations or indigestion remedies as the same time of taking Minocycline Pro Doc.



    Minocycline Pro Doc dosage

    Take Minocycline Pro Doc exactly as prescribed by you doctor or as directed in the package. If you have any problems understanding it, ask your doctor about it. Your doctor will tell you how many tablets you need to take each day.

    Minocycline Pro Doc overdose

    Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect any symptoms of an overdose of Minocycline Pro Doc.
    There are no reported incidences of a Minocycline Pro Doc overdose.

    Minocycline Pro Doc missed dose

    Take the missed dose of Minocycline Pro Doc as soon as you remember. However, it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of Minocycline Pro Doc to avoid unwanted adverse side effects.

    Minocycline Pro Doc side effects

    Along with the needed effects, Minocycline Pro Doc also has unwanted adverse effects. Tell your doctor if side effects occur.
    Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects of Minocycline Pro Doc:
    Diarrhea
    Inflammation of the pancreas
    Abnormal reaction of the skin to light, usually a rash
    Balance problems involving the inner ear
    Dizziness
    Nausea
    Vomiting
    Sensation of ringing, or other noise in the ears
    Loss of appetite
    Skin reactions such as rash and itch
    Bowel infection resulting in inflammation of the bowel lining
    Liver disorders
    Difficulty or pain when swallowing
    Mild increase in pressure within the skull
    Overgrowth of the yeast Candida
    thrush
    Staining of skin, nails, teeth, sweat, tears, eyes, breast milk
    All of these side effects may not occur in one time. Side effects other than those listed in this medication guide may also occur. Talk to your doctor if side effects that seem unusual or especially bothersome occur.

    Minocycline Pro Doc drug reactions

    Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. Talk to your doctor before using any medicines. Minocycline Pro Doc and some medicines may interfere with each other.
    Before taking Minocycline Pro Doc tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
    antacids
    vitamins that contain aluminum, bismuth, calcium, magnesium or iron
    quinapril
    iron tablets
    zinc salts
    kaolin
    tripotassium dicitratobismuthate
    acitretin
    isotretinoin
    tretinoin
    warfarin
    diuretic medicines
    penicillins
    oral contraceptive pill



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