MINOMYCIN

Name

Minomycin (Minocycline)

Indications for use

Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic which mechanism of action consists in inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. Minocycline is used to treat acne, actinomycosis, bacterial infection, bullous Pemphigoid, meningitis, meningococcal pemphigoid, pemphigus, rheumatoid arthritis, rosacea, skin and structure infection, skin infection, gonorrhea, and chlamydiosis.

Mode of application

Take medication only on prescription. To select the exact dosage, examine the instructions for the drug.

• The drug is taken orally.
• The drug must be swallowed whole without chewing or breaking.
• The drug is taken with a full glass of water 240 ml (8 ounces). Recumbent position within 30 minutes after taking the capsules of Minomycin is contradicated.
• Capsules are supplied with Minomycin soothing wipes to eliminate dryness, redness or irritation of the skin caused by acne or its treatment.
• It is contraindicated  to use antacids with aluminum, calcium, magnesium or bismuth products, iron, urinary alkalinayzery (e.g. sodium bicarbonate) or a multivitamin with minerals or salts of zinc (e.g. zinc sulphate) for 2 - 3 hours before or 2 hours after taking Minomycin.
• A full course must be covered. Withdrawal of the drug even in case of patient’s improvement is contraindicated.
• It is recommended to take the drug each day at the same time.
• If you miss a dose of Minomycin, take it as soon as possible. If it occurred while taking your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Drug class and mechanism of action

Minomycin is an antibiotic, tetracycline. The drug inhibits the growth of certain types of bacteria and allows the immune system to cope with them.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Minomycin, take it as soon as possible. If it occurred while taking your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

The drug is stored in a tightly-closed container at room temperature, protected from moisture and sunlight.