To do so may increase the chance of side effects. This medicine is not for long-term use. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow the instructions carefully.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions. Swallow the capsule, extended-release capsule, or tablet whole with water. Do not, crush, break, or chew it. You may take this medicine with or without food.
Taking this medicine with food may lower your chances of irritation or ulcers in your esophagus tube that connects mouth to the stomach. To help clear up your infection completely, keep taking this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days.
If you stop taking this medicine too soon, your symptoms may return. The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine.
Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible.
However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. It is very important that your doctor check the progress of you or your child at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it.
Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. If your or your child's symptoms do not improve or if they become worse after 12 weeks of treatment, check with your doctor. Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. The medicine may also cause birth defects if the father is using it when his sexual partner becomes pregnant. If a pregnancy occurs while you are using this medicine, tell your doctor right away. Birth control pills may not work as well while you are using minocycline.
To keep from getting pregnant, use an additional form of birth control with your pills. Other forms include condoms, a diaphragm, or contraceptive foam or jelly. This medicine may darken the color of your skin, nails, eyes, teeth, gums, or scars. Talk with your doctor if you or your child have any concerns. Minocycline may cause diarrhea, and in some cases it can be severe. It may occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine. Do not take any medicine to treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.
Diarrhea medicines may make the diarrhea worse or make it last longer. If you or your child have any questions about this or if mild diarrhea continues or gets worse, check with your doctor.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect minocycline, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Not all possible drug interactions are listed here. Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Cerner Multum, Inc.
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This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. For 2 hours before or after you take minocycline: Avoid taking antacids, laxatives, multivitamins, or supplements that contain calcium, magnesium, or iron.
These other medicines can make it harder for your body to absorb minocycline. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired. Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor.
Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to. Minocycline could make you sunburn more easily. Avoid sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen SPF 30 or higher when you are outdoors. Use Minocycline Minocin exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Use the medicine exactly as directed. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve.
Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication. Minocycline will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
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