Arnocin 100 mg Capsule

Arnocin 100 mg Capsule is a prescription antibiotic that contains 100 mg of minocycline in each capsule. It belongs to the tetracycline-class antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections when a doctor decides minocycline is appropriate. Arnocin 100 mg Capsule does not work for viral illnesses like colds or the flu. Because it is a 100 mg capsule, it is a higher-strength option that may be chosen for infections that need a full minocycline dose in capsule form.

How it works: Minocycline works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In capsule form, Arnocin 100 mg Capsule is swallowed and absorbed into the body to help the antibiotic reach the infection site.

Arnocin 100 mg Capsule delivers a full 100 mg of minocycline in one capsule, which can fit common adult dosing schedules when a prescriber wants this exact strength. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this capsule represents the available product rather than a lower- or higher-strength alternative. Your doctor may choose Arnocin 100 mg Capsule when the infection, your age, and your medical history make this dose appropriate.

• Bacterial infections
• Acne caused by bacteria
• Respiratory tract infections
• Skin infections
• Other infections when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow the Arnocin 100 mg Capsule whole with a full glass of water.
• Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking it to lower the chance of throat irritation or a capsule getting stuck.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day if your doctor gives a schedule.
• You may be told to take it with food if it upsets your stomach, but avoid taking it at the same time as dairy, antacids, iron, zinc, or magnesium products.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not crush or open the capsule unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to do so.

Each Arnocin 100 mg Capsule provides 100 mg of minocycline per capsule. The number of times you take it each day depends on the infection being treated and your prescriber’s directions; many regimens use 100 mg once or twice daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily dose must be set by your doctor. Because this is a 100 mg capsule, it is not a casual starting dose for self-treatment and should be used only as prescribed.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Minocycline may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness or lightheadedness, which may be more noticeable with the 100 mg capsule in some people
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Skin sensitivity to sunlight
• Loss of appetite

• Do not use if you have had an allergic reaction to minocycline or another tetracycline antibiotic.
• Use caution in pregnancy and in children, because tetracyclines can affect developing teeth and bones.
• Avoid taking Arnocin 100 mg Capsule at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, calcium, or magnesium supplements because they can reduce absorption.
• This medicine can make you more sensitive to sunlight, so sunburn may happen more easily.
• Dizziness or spinning can occur, so be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, lupus, or a history of severe dizziness or inner-ear problems.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness or stomach upset in some people taking this capsule.

• Antacids containing aluminum, magnesium, or calcium
• Iron, zinc, or multivitamins with minerals
• Calcium supplements and dairy-heavy timing around the dose
• Warfarin or other blood thinners
• Isotretinoin or other acne medicines that may increase the risk of pressure-related headaches

Store Arnocin 100 mg Capsule in a dry place at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it in the original strip/box of 10 capsules until use.