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Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER
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Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER

Manufactured byAjanta Pharma Ltd.
ContainsMinocycline
Description
Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER is an antibiotic medicine containing Minocycline. It is used for the treatment of moderate to severe acne, a skin condition in which bacteria grow in the clogged pores on your skin causing blackheads, whiteheads, or pimples. Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER works by preventing the growth of bacteria. Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER may cause some side effects such as diarrhoea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Contact your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER is a prescription medicine. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on the severity of infection. Do not take more or less than the recommended dose. Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food. Drink plenty of water to avoid stomach irritation. Ensure that you complete the course of treatment even if you feel better after a few doses. Also, avoid taking an antibiotic without your doctor's recommendation, as it can make the medicine less effective for future infections. Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Use this medicine with caution if you have kidney or liver problems. Also, inform your doctor about all the other medications you are taking, as they may interact with Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER and cause altered effects of either medicine or increased risk of side effects. Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. It can cause teeth discolouration in children. Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER is unsafe for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER

Minoz 45 Mg Tablet ER
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER

  • Diarrhoea
  • Dizziness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headache
  • Skin Rash
  • Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
  • Dry mouth

Uses of Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER

What is it prescribed for?

  • Acne vulgaris
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time taken by Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER to show its effect is clinically unknown.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER remains active in the body is clinically unknown.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER is unsafe for use during pregnancy as it can cause harm to the developing foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Use of Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER should be avoided while breastfeeding as it may cause side effects in your baby. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER is unsafe for use during pregnancy as it can cause harm to the developing foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Use of Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER should be avoided while breastfeeding as it may cause side effects in your baby. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Photosensitivity

Photosensitivity, also known as a sun allergy, is an immune system reaction that occurs when exposed to sunlight. Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER should be used with caution as it may cause photosensitivity. Hence, avoid exposure to sunlight or other artificial light during treatment with this medicine. Discontinue the treatment and consult your doctor if any symptoms of skin rash appear.

Use in children

Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years of age.

Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the antibiotic intended to kill them. This occurs due to the long-term use of antibiotics or not completing the course of treatment. Hence ensure that you take Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER for the recommended duration to avoid antibiotic resistance.

Driving or operating machines

Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER may cause headache, lightheadedness, and dizziness. Hence avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience such symptoms after taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a scheduled dose of Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER. In case you forget to take the scheduled dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it has been delayed for more than 12 hours, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical treatment in case you suspect an overdose of Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Calcium gluconate

Live cholera vaccine

Digoxin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Disease interactions

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and may lead to diarrhoea. Therefore, this medicine should be used with extreme caution if you have stomach and intestinal problems, particularly colitis (swelling in the lining of the large intestine), as it may worsen your condition.

Liver/Kidney Diseases

Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER should be used with caution if you have a kidney/liver problem due to the increased risk of liver or kidney toxicity. Your doctor may recommend tests to monitor your liver/kidney function and recommend dose adjustment, if necessary, based on your clinical condition
Food interactions
Avoid taking Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER along with iron and calcium preparations due to the decreased absorption of this medicine in the body. Maintain a minimum time gap of three hours between the administration of both medicines.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER as advised by your doctor. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet. Drink plenty of water to avoid stomach irritation. Never take more than the prescribed dose. Do not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours. Complete the entire course of treatment with this medicine to avoid antibiotic resistance. Do not take Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER with iron or calcium-containing products as it may decrease the absorption of this medicine in the body. Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER may make the birth control pills less effective and increase the risk of unwanted pregnancy. Hence consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel dizzy or light-headed after taking this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Minonil 45 Mg Tablet ER inhibits the growth and multiplication of bacteria, eventually killing them.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Tetracyclines antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

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