Minoz Tablet (Minocycline 100 mg)
Minoz 100 mg, Minocycline is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as skin infections, urinary tract infections, chlamydia, tick fever, severe acne, and others. This prescriptive medicine is also used in the treatment of many other bacterial infections like urinary tract infections, acne, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and periodontitis (gum disease).
| USA Brand Name | Minocin |
| Strength | 45mg, 50mg, 65mg,100 mg |
| Generic Name | Minocycline HCL |
| Manufacturer | Sun Pharma, India |
| Storage | Store Below 30° C |
What is Minocycline HCl?
Minocycline HCl is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. This medicine is available under various brand names such as Minocin, Dynacin, Minoz (by Intas Pharma), and Cynomycin (by Wyeth Pharma).
Important Precautions When Using Minocycline
Minocycline is used to treat bacterial infections along with severe acne. Consult your doctor while using. There are important precautions to consider to ensure its safe use.
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
• Children under 8 years old should not take
• Skin Reactions
Do not use expired medicine; this can harm your kidneys.
Before Taking Minocycline
Avoid taking minocycline if you're allergic to it or similar antibiotics like doxycycline or tetracycline.
If you're treating gonorrhea, your doctor might test for syphilis. Let your doctor know if you have:
• liver or kidney issues,
• asthma,
• or sulfite allergy.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Don't take the missed dose if the time to take the next dose is almost up. Taking multiple doses near to each other can lead to excess medication in your body which can be harmful.
What if I overdose?
In case of an overdose, get emergency medical attention. Overdose may lead to nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
When Minoz 100 Mg Prescribed?
• Bacterial Infection
• Acne
• Gonorrhea
• Nongonococcal Urethritis
Precautions:
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Minocycline can harm a fetus and pass into breast milk, affecting bone and tooth development.
- Children: Children under 8 years old should not take minocycline as it can cause permanent yellowing or graying of teeth.
- Skin Reactions: Minocycline can cause a severe, potentially fatal skin rash.
- Interactions with Other Supplements: Do not take iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours before or after taking minocycline.
Uses of Minoz Tablet
It is used to treat:
- Bacterial infections, skin infections and severe acne.
- Tablet works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria, helping to control and eliminate infections.
- It is essential to take Minoz Tablet as prescribed by your healthcare provider and to complete the full course of treatment.
What are the side effects of Minoz?
- Dizziness
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Hearing Disorder
FAQ’s
Can I Take Minocycline HCl With Other Medicine?
Inform your doctor about all Medicine you are taking to avoid interactions.
How Long Should I Continue Taking Minocycline HCl?
Complete the full course as prescribed, even if you feel better. Stopping early can cause the infection to come back and lead to drug-resistant bacteria.
Drug Interactions of Minoz (Minocycline) Tablet
Minocycline HCl can interact with other medicine, which may affect how well they work or increase the risk of side effects:
- Other antibiotics
- Methotrexate
- Acetaminophen
- Antifungal medicines
- Migraine medicines
- Heart or blood pressure medicines
- Cholesterol-lowering medicines such as cholestyramine or colestipol
- Isotretinoin
- Tretinoin
- Antacids
| Manufacturer | : | Sun Pharma, India |
| Equivalent Brand | : | Minocin |
| Generic Search | : | Minocycline HCL |
| Strength | : | 45mg, 50mg, 65mg,100 mg |
