Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP
(mye-no-SYE-kleen) Hydrochloride Tablets
50 mg, 75 mg, and 100 mg
Rx Only
Read the Patient Information that comes with Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP before you or a family member starts taking them and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This leaflet does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your medical condition or treatment.
What are Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP?
Minocycline hydrochloride tablets are a tetracycline-class antibiotic medicine. Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP are used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the skin, respiratory tract, urinary tract, some sexually transmitted diseases, and others. Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP may be used along with other treatments for severe acne.
Sometimes, other germs, called viruses cause infections. The common cold is a virus. Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP, like other antibiotics, does not treat viruses.
Who should not use Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP?
Do not take Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP if you are allergic to minocycline or other tetracycline antibiotics.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a list of these medications if you are not sure. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP.
Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP are not recommended for pregnant women or children up to 8 years old because:
- 1.Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP may harm an unborn baby.
- 2.Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP may permanently turn a baby’s or child’s teeth yellow-gray-brown during tooth development. Tooth development happens in the last half of pregnancy and birth to age 8 years.
What should I tell my doctor before starting Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP?
Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- have liver or kidney problems.
- are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP may harm your unborn baby. Stop taking Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP and call your doctor if you become pregnant while taking them.
- are breast feeding. Minocycline hydrochloride passes into your milk and may harm your baby. You should decide whether to use Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP or breastfeed, but not both.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking including prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP and other medicines may interact. Especially tell your doctor if you take:
- birth control pills. Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP may make your birth control pills less effective.
- a blood thinner medicine. The dose of your blood thinner may have to be lowered.
- a penicillin antibiotic medicine. Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP and penicillins should not be used together.
- migraine medicines called ergot alkaloids.
- an acne medicine called isotretinoin (Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Sotret).
- antacids that contain aluminum, calcium, or magnesium, or iron-containing products.
Know the medicines you take, keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.
How should I take minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP?
- Take minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP exactly as your doctor tells you to take them. Skipping doses or not taking all your Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP may:
- oDecrease the effectiveness of the treatment.
- oIncrease the chance that bacteria will develop resistance to Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP.
- Take minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP with a full glass of liquid. Taking Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP with enough liquid may lower your chance of getting irritation or ulcers in your esophagus. Your esophagus is the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach.
- Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP may be taken with or without food. If you forget to take Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP take them as soon as you remember.
- If you take too much Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP, call your doctor or poison control center right away.
What are the possible side effects of Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP?
Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP may cause serious side effects. Stop Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP and call your doctor if you have:
- watery diarrhea
- bloody stools
- stomach cramps
- unusual headaches
- blurred vision
- fever
- rash
- joint pain
- feeling very tired
- swollen lymph nodes
Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP may also cause:
- central nervous system effects. Symptoms include light-headedness, dizziness, and a spinning feeling (vertigo). You should not drive or operate machines if you have these symptoms.
- sun sensitivity (photosensitivity). You may get a worse sunburn with Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP. Avoid sun exposure and the use of sunlamps or tanning beds. Protect your skin while out in the sunlight. Stop Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP and call your doctor if your skin turns red.
These are not all the side effects with Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS. YOU MAY REPORT SIDE EFFECTS TO THE FDA AT 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store minocycline hydrochloride, USP tablets?
- Store Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.
- Throw away any Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP that is outdated or no longer needed.
- Keep Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General advice about Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP for a condition for which they were not prescribed. Do not give Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.
This Patient Information leaflet summarizes the most important information about minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor.
Your doctor or pharmacist can give you information about Minocycline hydrochloride tablet that is written for healthcare professionals. For more information, you can also contact Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. by calling 1-800-818-4555.
What are the ingredients in Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP?
Active ingredient: minocycline hydrochloride, 50 mg, 75 mg, and 100 mg
Inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. In addition the coating contains hypromellose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol and iron oxide black.
All product/brand names are the trademarks of their respective owners.
P2081004
M. L. No.: 41/UA/SC/P-2007
Manufactured by:
Sidmak Laboratories (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Plot No. 20, Pharma City, Selaqui Industrial Area
Dehradun, 248197, Uttarakhand, India.
Distributed by:
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Cranbury, NJ 08512
5816T03
Rev. 05/18