Dynacin Oral
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Generic Name: MINOCYCLINE - ORAL
Pronounced: (min-oh-SYE-kleen)
Dynacin Oral Uses
Minocycline is used to treat a wide variety of infections,
including acne. This medication belongs to the class of antibiotics known as
tetracyclines. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will
not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or
overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased
effectiveness.
How To Use Dynacin Oral
Read the Patient Information Leaflet (available with some
brands of this medication) provided by your pharmacist before you start using
minocycline and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult
your doctor or pharmacist.
Swallow this medication whole. Take each dose with a full
glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) unless your doctor directs you
otherwise. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking this medication. For
this reason, do not take it right before bedtime. You may take minocycline with
food or milk if stomach upset occurs, unless your doctor directs you
otherwise.
Take this medication 2-3 hours before or after taking any
medications containing magnesium, aluminum, or calcium. Some examples include
antacids, quinapril, certain forms of didanosine (chewable/dispersible buffered
tablets or pediatric oral solution), vitamins/minerals, and sucralfate. Follow
the same instructions if you also take bismuth subsalicylate, iron, and zinc.
They bind with minocycline preventing its full absorption.
Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to
therapy. If you have kidney disease, you should not take more than 200
milligrams per day.
Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your
body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced
intervals.
Continue to take this medication until the full-prescribed
amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the
medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result
in a relapse of the infection.
Inform your doctor if your condition persists or
worsens.
Also see more information on Dynacin from the
Physician's Desk Reference
drug library.
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