Minomycin
Minocycline tablets for acne. It is a tetracycline antibiotic that treats both the bacteria and the inflammation.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50mg | 30 tablets | $104.00 | $3.47 |
| 50mg | 60 tablets | $190.00 | $3.17 |
| 50mg | 90 tablets | $275.00 | $3.06 |
| 50mg | 120 tablets | $359.00 | $2.99 |
| 50mg | 180 tablets | $528.00 | $2.93 |
| 100mg | 30 tablets | $130.00 | $4.33 |
| 100mg | 60 tablets | $243.00 | $4.05 |
| 100mg | 90 tablets | $356.00 | $3.96 |
| 100mg | 120 tablets | $467.00 | $3.89 |
| 100mg | 180 tablets | $693.00 | $3.85 |
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Minocycline
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg · 100mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Minomycin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Minomycin details
- Condition
- Acne Vulgaris
- Alternative names
- minocycline
- Therapeutic class
- Tetracycline Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Protein Synthesis Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- severe rheumatoid arthritis
- Contraindications
- children under eight years; hypersensitivity to tetracyclines
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; nausea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- dermatitis; headache; tooth discoloration risk
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Onset time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Isotretinoin; Antacids; Iron
- Age restrictions
- Contraindicated in children under eight years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: High risk of fetal tooth staining. Do not use. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
Serious side effects
intracranial hypertension, requires immediate medical attention; hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Minocycline tablets for acne. It is a tetracycline antibiotic that treats both the bacteria and the inflammation.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits ribosomal functions inside acne-causing bacteria, clearing blockages and suppressing localised tissue inflammation.