Minocycline is used to treat pimples and red bumps (non-nodular inflammatory lesions) that occur with moderate to severe acne vulgaris.
Minocycline capsules are used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body.
It is also used to treat anthrax infection and other infections in patients who cannot receive penicillins.
Minocycline is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Major & minor side effects for Minocycline
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- Skin rash
- Hearing impairment
- Tooth discoloration
- Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
- Indigestion
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Minocycline may increase the risk of sunburn reaction.
Minocycline should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases or active liver diseases due to the increased risk of liver injury.
Minocycline should be used with caution in patients with a history of kidney diseases or active kidney diseases due to the increased risk of kidney injury.
Minocycline is not recommended for use in children less than 8 years of age due to the risk of permanent teeth discoloration.
Usage of Minocycline without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided.