Minocycline Hcl

Alternate Name: Minocin

Description: Minocin is prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections. Minocycline is the generic version. On average Minocin is priced at about $2,900 for a supply of 60, 100 mg oral capsules. Luckily, you can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to receive a Minocin discount of up to 80% off the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Capsule

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Amebicide, Intestinal, Antiacne, Antibiotic, Antiprotozoal

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 100 MG

Warnings: This medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Birth control pills may not work as well while you are using this medicine. Use a second form of birth control until your treatment ends. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, or an allergy to sulfites. This medicine may cause the following problems:Permanent change in tooth color (in children younger than 8 years old)Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which may damage organs such as the liver, kidney, or heartIntracranial hypertension (increased pressure in the head) This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine. This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds. Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how minocycline works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Isotretinoin, penicillinBlood thinner (including warfarin)Ergot medicinesMedicine that contains aluminum, calcium, iron, or magnesium (including an antacid or vitamin supplement), Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, or an allergy to sulfites., This medicine may cause the following problems:Permanent change in tooth color (in children younger than 8 years old)Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which may damage organs such as the liver, kidney, or heartIntracranial hypertension (increased pressure in the head), This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you., This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine., This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.