Minoz 100 Tablet 10's
MRP ₹445
(Inclusive of all Taxes)
₹66.8 Cashback (15%)
Know Your Delivery Time
Provide Delivery Location
Secure Payment
India's Most Trusted Pharmacy
Genuine Products
Composition :
Manufacturer/Marketer :
Consume Type :
Return Policy :
Expires on or after :
About Minoz 100 Tablet
Minoz 100 Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, sexually transmitted infections, and skin infections. Besides this, Minoz 100 Tablet also treats acne-like lesions caused by rosacea.
Minoz 100 Tablet contains Minocycline, which inhibits the protein synthesis required for the growth of the bacterial cell. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow.
You may experience headache, photosensitivity, dizziness, vomiting, itching, nausea, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Minoz 100 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 Minoz 100 Tablet , tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to Minoz 100 Tablet , have kidney problems, liver problems, or asthma. Use of Minoz 100 Tablet in pregnant and nursing mothers is not recommended.
Uses of Minoz 100 Tablet
Minoz 100 Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Minoz 100 Tablet are as follows:
- Treatment of bacterial infections: Minoz 100 Tablet is primarily used to treat bacterial infections.
- Skin Infections: Minoz 100 Tablet treats acne vulgaris, rosacea, and infected wounds.
- Respiratory Infections: Minoz 100 Tablet is effective against bronchitis, pneumonia, and sinusitis.
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Minoz 100 Tablet is used when other antibiotics are unsuitable.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Minoz 100 Tablet treats chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis (especially in penicillin-allergic patients).
Have a query?
Directions for Use
- Take Minoz 100 Tablet with or without food or as advised by a doctor.
- Recommended to take Minoz 100 Tablet twice a day or as advised by your doctor.
- Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Minoz 100 Tablet , a tetracycline-class antibiotic, is effective against a wide variety of bacteria, including gram-positive, gram-negative, anaerobes, and certain parasites.
- It helps manage infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and other bacterial respiratory illnesses.
- Minoz 100 Tablet is used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) and gastrointestinal infections caused by susceptible bacteria and parasites.
- It is prescribed for infections like gonorrhea and syphilis.
- Minoz 100 Tablet helps manage bacterial skin infections and is also used off-label for acne treatment.
- By inhibiting bacterial growth and multiplication, Minoz 100 Tablet helps control the infection and reduces the risk of complications.
- Its broad activity ensures effective treatment of infections affecting multiple organ systems.
How Minoz 100 Tablet Works
Storage
- 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 Minoz 100 Tablet
Drug Warnings
- Iron and antacids (like magnesium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxide) may bind to Minoz 100 Tablet in the gastrointestinal tract, lowering its efficiency. So, a gap of at least 2 hours should be maintained between the intake of Minoz 100 Tablet and iron supplements and antacids.
- Prolonged use of Minoz 100 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 Minoz 100 Tablet .
- Before using Minoz 100 Tablet , tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to Minoz 100 Tablet , have kidney problems, liver problems, or asthma.
- Use efficient birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using Minoz 100 Tablet .
- The use of Minoz 100 Tablet causes antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you have diarrhoea while taking Minoz 100 Tablet .
- Minoz 100 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
Drug-Drug Interactions
Login/Sign Up
Co-administration of Etretinate with Minoz 100 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 Minoz 100 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.
Co-administration of Tretinoin with Minoz 100 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects like pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain)
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tretinoin with Minoz 100 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.
Co-administration of Acitretin with Minoz 100 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 Minoz 100 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.
Co-administration of aminolevulinic acid with Minoz 100 Tablet can increase the risk of severe sunburn.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking aminolevulinic acid and Minoz 100 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.
Taking retinol (vitamin A) with Minoz 100 Tablet may increase the risk of pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain).
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking retinol (vitamin A) and Minoz 100 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.
Co-administration of ketoconazole with Minoz 100 Tablet can increase the risk of liver damage.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking ketoconazole and Minoz 100 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.
Co-administration of mipomersen with Minoz 100 Tablet can cause liver damage.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking mipomersen and Minoz 100 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your 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 yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking isotretinoin with Minoz 100 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 Minoz 100 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.
Co-administration of teriflunomide with Minoz 100 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of liver damage.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking teriflunomide and Minoz 100 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your 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 yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of the BCG vaccine with Minoz 100 Tablet may reduce the activity of the BCG vaccine.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking BCG vaccine and Minoz 100 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.
Drug-Food Interactions
Drug-Food Interactions
Login/Sign Up
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include more fibre-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 antibiotic treatment can prevent the body from utilising Minoz 100 Tablet properly. So, avoid consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking the antibiotic.
- Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods, and drinks, as it might affect the working of Minoz 100 Tablet .
- Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Minoz 100 Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Minoz 100 Tablet in fighting off infections.
- Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Minoz 100 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 restore the good bacteria of the intestine.
Habit Forming
Therapeutic Class
All Substitutes & Brand Comparisons
RX
Out of StockMinova 100mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd
₹47.85
(₹10.77 per unit)
73% CHEAPERRX
Out of StockMinomeg 100mg Tablet
₹190
(₹17.1 per unit)
57% CHEAPERRX
Out of StockAxymin 100mg Tablet
₹260
(₹23.4 per unit)
41% CHEAPER
Alcohol
Caution
Do not drink alcohol with Minoz 100 Tablet as it may increase the unpleasant side effects.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Minoz 100 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 Minoz 100 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 Minoz 100 Tablet .
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
Minoz 100 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.
Driving
Caution
Drive with caution, Minoz 100 Tablet usually causes blurry vision, dizziness and may affect driving ability.
Liver
Caution
Minoz 100 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.
Kidney
Caution
Minoz 100 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.
Children
Unsafe
Children should not use this medicine. Minoz 100 Tablet can cause permanent yellowing or greying of the teeth in children younger than 8 years old.
Heart
Consult your doctor
Limited studies available for the use of Minoz 100 Tablet in heart patients. Consult your physician.
Geriatrics
Caution
Minoz 100 Tablet should be used in elderly patients with proper monitoring and individualised care.
FAQs
Minoz 100 Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections. It inhibits the protein synthesis process required for the growth of the bacterial cell.
No, Minoz 100 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 reappear in a more severe form.
Minoz 100 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 Minoz 100 Tablet . Avoid taking any other antibiotics containing Minoz 100 Tablet unless your doctor has prescribed you.
Use of Minoz 100 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, Minoz 100 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Do not discontinue Minoz 100 Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Minoz 100 Tablet for the prescribed duration.
Minoz 100 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.
Minoz 100 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 Minoz 100 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 Minoz 100 Tablet .
Minoz 100 Tablet does not cause addiction or dependence; therefore, it does not make you high.
Yes, Minoz 100 Tablet may cause dizziness as a side effect. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Minoz 100 Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
Side effects of Minoz 100 Tablet are headache, photosensitivity (extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and other light sources), dizziness, vomiting, itching, nausea, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Minoz 100 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
Manufacturer/Marketer address
Customers Also Bought
Disclaimer
Author Details
