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DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It treats urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, sexually transmitted infections (like gonorrhoea and syphilis), skin infections, and others. Besides this, it also treats acne-like lesions caused by rosacea. It contains Minocycline, which stops the growth of bacteria. It may cause side effects such as headache, photosensitivity (extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and other light sources), dizziness, vomiting, itching, nausea, dizziness, and diarrhoea. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

MINOCYCLINE-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

East India Pharmaceutical Works Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET

DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics, used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET treats urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, sexually transmitted infections (like gonorrhoea and syphilis), skin infections, and others. Besides this, DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET also treats acne-like lesions caused by rosacea. Bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. Antibiotics inhibit the growth of microorganisms to treat such kinds of infections.

DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET contains Minocycline (antibiotic) primarily used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections comprising gram-negative, gram-positive, anaerobic, and other bacteria. It is a derivative of the tetracycline class of antibiotics that inhibits the protein synthesis process required for the growth of the bacterial cell. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic i.e. it stops the growth of bacteria but necessarily does not kill them.

Take DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience headache, photosensitivity (extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and other light sources), dizziness, vomiting, itching, nausea, dizziness, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before using DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET, tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET, have kidney problems, liver problems, or asthma. Use of DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET in pregnant and nursing mothers is not recommended. It may affect bone and tooth development in unborn babies. Use of DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET during tooth development (pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). So, its use should be avoided by pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children below 8 years of age. Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET. Do not drink alcohol with DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET as it may increase the unpleasant side effects.

Uses of DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET

Treatment of bacterial infections.

Directions for Use

• Take DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET with or without food or as advised by a doctor.• Recommended to take DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET twice a day or as advised by your doctor.• Swallow the medicine as a whole with glass of water.• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET is a type of tetracycline class of antibiotic which is effective against a wide range of bacteria including gram-negative, gram-positive bacteria, anaerobes, and some parasites (like Balantidium coli and Entamoeba species). It is prescribed for the treatment of various bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, sexually transmitted infections (like gonorrhea, syphilis), skin infections, and others. Besides this, it is also indicated in the tick-borne infections (typhus fever) caused by the Rickettsia group of bacteria like typhus fever. Off label, usage includes the treatment of acne.

How DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET Works

DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET contains Minocycline (antibiotic) primarily used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections comprising gram-negative, gram-positive, anaerobic, and other bacteria. It is a derivative of the tetracycline class of antibiotics that inhibits the protein synthesis process required for the growth of the bacterial cell. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow.

Storage

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Diavaine 50mg Tablet
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.

What if I have taken an overdose of DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include nausea, dizziness or vomiting. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Iron and antacids (like magnesium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxide) may bind to DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET in the gastrointestinal tract, lowering its efficiency. So, a gap of at least 2 hours should be maintained between intake of DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET and iron supplements and antacids. Prolonged use of DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET during tooth development (pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent discolouration of the teeth (yellow-grey-brown). Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET. Before using DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET, tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET, have kidney problems, liver problems, or asthma. Use efficient birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET, whether you are a man or a woman. Do not drink alcohol with DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET as it may increase the unpleasant side effects. Besides this, in some cases, the use of DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET causes antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET may cause sensitive skin to sunlight and ultraviolet rays, causing exaggerated sunburn reactions. Hence, it is advisable to apply sunscreen before going outside.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MinocyclineTretinoin
Critical
MinocyclineAcitretin
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MinocyclineTretinoin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Diavaine 50mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Tretinoin with Diavaine 50mg Tablet can increase the risk of side effects like pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain)

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tretinoin with Diavaine 50mg Tablet is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden headaches, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineAcitretin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Diavaine 50mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Acitretin with Diavaine 50mg Tablet may increase the risk of a serious condition called pseudomotor cerebral (false brain tumour).

How to manage the interaction:
There's a possible interaction between Acitretin and Diavaine 50mg Tablet should be used together only if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you develop symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, or visual disturbances during treatment with either medication, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineEtretinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Diavaine 50mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Etretinate with Diavaine 50mg Tablet may raise the chance of developing pseudotumor cerebri, an uncommon but serious illness brought on by elevated brain pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Diavaine 50mg Tablet with Etretinate is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction. However, if you experience headache, nausea, vomiting, or visual disturbances, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Diavaine 50mg Tablet:
Co-administration of ketoconazole with Diavaine 50mg Tablet can increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking ketoconazole and Diavaine 50mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-coloured urine, light-coloured stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Diavaine 50mg Tablet:
Co-administration of cholera live attenuated with Diavaine 50mg Tablet may reduce the activity of cholera live attenuated.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking cholera live attenuated and Diavaine 50mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. It is advised to take cholera vaccine at least 14 days after stopping Diavaine 50mg Tablet treatment. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineBCG vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Diavaine 50mg Tablet:
Co-administration of the BCG vaccine with Diavaine 50mg Tablet may reduce the activity of the BCG vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking BCG vaccine and Diavaine 50mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineRetinol (vit a)
Severe
How does the drug interact with Diavaine 50mg Tablet:
Taking retinol (vitamin A) with Diavaine 50mg Tablet may increase the risk of pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking retinol (vitamin A) and Diavaine 50mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience headaches, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineMethoxyflurane
Severe
How does the drug interact with Diavaine 50mg Tablet:
Taking methoxyflurane with Diavaine 50mg Tablet may increase the risk of kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking methoxyflurane and Diavaine 50mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath, drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, increased thirst, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, pain in your lower back, and urinating, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineIsotretinoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Diavaine 50mg Tablet:
Taking isotretinoin with Diavaine 50mg Tablet may increase the risk of a rare and serious condition called pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking isotretinoin and Diavaine 50mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
MinocyclineAminolevulinic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Diavaine 50mg Tablet:
Co-administration of aminolevulinic acid with Diavaine 50mg Tablet can increase the risk of severe sunburn.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking aminolevulinic acid and Diavaine 50mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Avoid exposure of the eyes and skin to sunlight or bright indoor lights for 48 hours, after taking the medication. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more fiber-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet. 
  • Eating grapefruit during antibiotics treatment can prevent the body from utilizing DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET properly. So, prevent intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the antibiotic. 
  • Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods, and drinks as it might affect the working of DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET in fighting off infections.
  • Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET in order to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha, and kimchi can help to restore the good bacteria of the intestine. 

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET Substitute

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Alcohol

Unsafe

DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET should not be taken until prescribed if you are taking alcohol. Keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET is a Pregnancy Category D. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on the use of Minocycline in pregnant women. In some cases, taking DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET during pregnancy may affect tooth and bone development in the unborn baby. So, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy contact the doctor before using a DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET can pass into breast milk and may affect bone and tooth development in a nursing infant. The extent of absorption is unknown. Do not breastfeed while you are taking this medicine.

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Driving

Caution

Drive with caution, DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET usually causes blurry vision, dizziness and may affect driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Children should not use this medicine. DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET can cause permanent yellowing or graying of the teeth in children younger than 8 years old.

Have a query?

FAQs

DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET is used to treat bacterial infections. It inhibits the protein synthesis process required for the growth of the bacterial cell.

No, DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET should not be stopped even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic medication and completing the full course is very necessary. Otherwise, the infection might re-appear in a more severe form.

DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET can make birth control pills less effective. Please ask your doctor about using non-hormonal birth control (condom, diaphragm with spermicide) to prevent pregnancy.

You should avoid taking iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours before or after taking DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET. Avoid taking any other antibiotics containing DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET unless your doctor has prescribed you.

Use of DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET during tooth development (pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). So, it is not recommended for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children below 8 years of age.

Yes, DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.

Do not discontinue DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET for the prescribed duration.

DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of the treatment based on your condition.

DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET kills acne-causing bacteria, thereby helps treat acne.

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on the use of Minocycline in pregnant women. In some cases, taking DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET during pregnancy may affect tooth and bone development in the unborn baby. So, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy contact the doctor before using DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET.

DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET does not cause addiction or dependence; therefore, it does not make you high.

Yes, DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET may cause dizziness as a side effect. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Side effects of DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET are headache, photosensitivity (extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and other light sources), dizziness, vomiting, itching, nausea, dizziness, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of DIAVAINE 50MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

6, NANDALAL BOSE SARANI,KOLKATA -700071
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MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 6:42 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.drugs.com/minocycline.html
  2. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5971.pdf
  3. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/050808s014lbl.pdf

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