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Product trade name: Peritrol



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

  • Minocycline Hydrochloride

    Peritrol available forms, composition, doses:

  • N / A

    Peritrol 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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  • OraPharma

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

    Peritrol information

    Peritrol belongs to the group tetracycline, which is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Peritrol 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. Peritrol stops the spread of infection and the remaining bacteria are killed by the immune system or eventually die.

    Peritrol indications

    Peritrol 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 Peritrol for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

    Peritrol warnings

    Before taking Peritrol 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 Peritrol if you are allergic to its active ingredient or any of its inactive ingredients. If you have an allergy to Peritrol, stop taking Peritrol and immediately tell your doctor about it.
    Peritrol should not be used during pregnancy as it may present harm to the unborn baby. Seek medical advice.
    Peritrol is known to pass in small amounts in the breast milk. Caution should be used while taking Peritrol if you are breastfeeding an infant. Talk to your doctor for more information about Peritrol and nursing an infant.
    The safety of minocycline in children has not been established.

    Peritrol intake guidelines

    Avoid taking Peritrol just before going to bed. To prevent irritation in the throat, take each dose of Peritrol by swallowing whole with plenty of water while standing or sitting.
    Try taking each dose of Peritrol 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 Peritrol is prolonged in use.
    Take Peritrol at regular interval. Complete the prescribed course of Peritrol 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 Peritrol.



    Peritrol dosage

    Take Peritrol 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.

    Peritrol overdose

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

    Peritrol missed dose

    Take the missed dose of Peritrol 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 Peritrol to avoid unwanted adverse side effects.

    Peritrol side effects

    Along with the needed effects, Peritrol 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 Peritrol:
    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.

    Peritrol drug reactions

    Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. Talk to your doctor before using any medicines. Peritrol and some medicines may interfere with each other.
    Before taking Peritrol 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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