Minocin
Designed to alleviate acne symptoms, utilized to support skin health.
Strengths: 50 · 100mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Therapeutic class
Tetracycline Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Tetracycline
- Known off-label uses
rheumatoid arthritis
- Precautions and warnings
may cause dizziness; avoid prolonged sun and UV exposure
- Minor side effects
nausea; headache; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
photosensitivity reaction; discolouration of skin or mucous membranes
- Dosage forms
Capsule, hard
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Designed to alleviate acne symptoms, utilized to support skin health.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
1–3 hours
- Duration
12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
isotretinoin; antacids; dairy products
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children under 12 years.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to tetracyclines; pregnancy; breastfeeding; severe renal impairment
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention; drug-induced lupus — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Minocycline is a semi-synthetic tetracycline antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis via binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit and possesses anti-inflammatory properties beneficial in treating acne.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended due to risk of tooth discolouration. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Minocin
Designed to alleviate acne symptoms, utilized to support skin health.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Minocycline
- Listed indication(s): Acne Vulgaris
Usually available as
- 45 tablets - 50 mg721-50-mg-3559
- 30 tablets - 100 mg721-100-mg-1290