Minocycline 50mg Tablets

Product Introduction

Minocycline 50mg is a tetracycline-class antibiotic used for susceptible bacterial infections and selected moderate to severe acne treatment regimens. The infection or acne indication determines the appropriate course.

How to use

Take with a full glass of water, with or without food, and remain upright afterwards. Keep mineral supplements and antacids separate because they can reduce absorption. Do not substitute an extended-release acne product by matching the same number of milligrams.

How it works

Minocycline binds the bacterial 30S ribosome and inhibits protein synthesis. It also has anti-inflammatory activity relevant to acne treatment.

Side effects

Nausea, dizziness, vertigo, diarrhoea and skin or tooth pigmentation can occur. Severe headache with visual symptoms, jaundice, a widespread rash or fever with joint pain requires prompt assessment.

Important information

Pregnancy, young children with developing teeth, liver disease and previous tetracycline reactions are important. Isotretinoin can add intracranial-pressure risk. Long courses can rarely cause autoimmune hepatitis or lupus-like reactions.