Generic Minomycin (Minocycline) is used for:

Treating certain infection. It may also be used with other medicines to treat severe acne or for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Generic Minomycin (Minocycline) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of certain bacteria and allowing the body's immune system to kill them.

How to use Generic Minomycin (Minocycline):

Use Generic Minomycin (Minocycline) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Some brands of Generic Minomycin (Minocycline) may be taken with food. Others should be taken on an empty stomach. Check with your doctor or pharmacist about how to take your brand of Generic Minomycin (Minocycline).
• Some brands of Generic Minomycin (Minocycline) must be swallowed whole. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if your medicine is a brand that must be swallowed whole.
• Take Generic Minomycin (Minocycline) by mouth with or without food.
• Take Generic Minomycin (Minocycline) with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL). Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Generic Minomycin (Minocycline).
• If you also take bismuth salts (eg, bismuth subsalicylate), calcium salts (eg, calcium carbonate), colestipol, iron salts (eg, iron sulfate), magnesium, urinary alkalinizers (eg, daily antacids), sucralfate, vitamins/minerals, quinapril, didanosine, or zinc salts (eg, zinc sulfate), do not take them within 2 to 3 hours before or after taking Generic Minomycin (Minocycline). Check with your doctor if you have questions.
• To clear up your infection completely, take Generic Minomycin (Minocycline) for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
• Generic Minomycin (Minocycline) works best if it is taken at the same time each day.
• If you miss a dose of Generic Minomycin (Minocycline), take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Generic Minomycin (Minocycline).

Possible side effects of Generic Minomycin (Minocycline):

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

• Dizziness; drowsiness; lightheadedness; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach upset; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

• Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; blurred vision; bulging soft spots in infants; headache; increased pressure in the head; inflammation of the pancreas (stomach tenderness, nausea, vomiting, fever, increased pulse); red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe diarrhea; severe skin reaction to the sun; stomach pain/cramps; trouble swallowing; vaginal irritation or discharge; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider.

Proper storage of Generic Minomycin (Minocycline):

Store Generic Minomycin (Minocycline) at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed, light-resistant container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Generic Minomycin (Minocycline) out of the reach of children and away from pets.