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Minocin
Main Ingredient: Minocycline Hydrochloride
Minocin is widely used as an alternative medicine for those who are
allergic to penicillin.
Minocin is considered as a broad-spectrum
antibiotic, because it is used to treat a number of bacterial infections
such as amebic dysentery, cholera, Lyme disease, upper respiratory
infections, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, pneumonia, STDs such as
gonorrhea, and urinary tract infections.
Minocin antibiotic is also used to
help treat severe acne (low dosage) and pink eye (conjunctivitis).
Minocin work by preventing the growth of the invading bacteria. This
results in the body's own immunity system fighting off the infection.
MINOCIN WARNING
You should not take Minocin if you are sensitive to or have ever had an
allergic reaction to any Minocin in the past.
Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. He or she may
recommend a lower dose of Minocin.
Avoid prolonged exposure to sun especially if you are prone to sunburn,
when taking Minocin.
If you are taking Minocin over an extended period of time, your doctor
will perform blood, kidney, and liver tests periodically.
Minocin should not be given to children under 8 as this may retard their
growth and could cause permanent discoloration of teeth.
MINOCIN SIDE EFFECTS
Common side effects of Minocin may include upset stomach, vomiting,
diarrhea, and headache, rash.
Rare side effects of Minocin may include anemia, blurred vision,
dizziness, extreme allergic reactions, increased sensitivity to light,
loss of appetite, nausea, ringing in the ears, swelling due to fluid
retention, liver or kidney problems, skin eruptions, hairy tongue and
thyroid gland problems.
MINOCIN DRUG INTERACTION
Check with your physician before combining Minocinwith the following:
Antacids
Blood thinners
Digoxin
Insulin
Lithium
Oral
contraceptives
Penicillin antibiotics
MINOCIN AND PREGNANCY
Minocin should not be used during pregnancy. It may influence the growth
of the unborn baby's bones and teeth.
Nursing mothers should switch to bottle feed while taking Minocin as it
may pass into breast milk.
MINOCIN DOSES
CHILDREN (8 and older)
100 mg twice daily. For children who are
under 100 lbs. 2mg/ body weight, divided by 2, twice daily.
ADULTS
200 mg twice daily.
MINOCIN OVERDOSE
Seek medical attention right away if you suspect an overdose of Minocin.
Symptoms of Minocin overdose may include diarrhea, vomiting and upset
stomach.
If you miss a dose of Minocin, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just
about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your
regular schedule. Avoid taking a double dose.
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