Minlid 100 mg Tablet

Minlid 100 mg Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains 100 mg of minocycline in each tablet. It belongs to the tetracycline class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections when a prescriber decides minocycline is appropriate. Minlid 100 mg Tablet works only against bacteria, not viruses, so it is not used for colds or flu. This exact strength is a full-strength tablet that may be chosen for adults and older adolescents based on the infection being treated and the prescriber’s plan.

How it works: Minocycline stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In tablet form, Minlid 100 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body, where the medicine can reach the infection site and help clear susceptible bacteria.

Minlid 100 mg Tablet is a higher-strength minocycline tablet, so it is not a starter strength for everyone. Compared with lower-dose minocycline products, a 100 mg tablet may be selected when a clinician wants a stronger per-dose amount or a simpler dosing schedule, but only after evaluating the person’s age, weight, infection, and tolerance. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, Minlid 100 mg Tablet should be used exactly as prescribed for that individual case.

• Acne caused by bacteria
• Certain skin infections
• Respiratory bacterial infections
• Other infections caused by susceptible bacteria
• When a doctor selects a tetracycline antibiotic

• Swallow Minlid 100 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the time(s) prescribed; try to space doses evenly if you are told to take it more than once daily.
• Do not take it right before lying down, since minocycline tablets can irritate the throat or esophagus.
• You can take it with food if it upsets your stomach, but avoid taking it together with milk, antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, or calcium supplements.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, unless your doctor tells you to stop.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Minlid 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of minocycline per tablet. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe it once or twice daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount must be set by the prescriber for the individual patient. Do not change the dose or how often you take Minlid 100 mg Tablet on your own, because this strength is meant to fit a specific treatment plan.

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

Common side effects of Minocycline may include:

• Nausea
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Sensitivity to sunlight
• Skin discoloration or darkening with longer use

• Minlid 100 mg Tablet is a stronger minocycline tablet and should be used only under medical supervision.
• It can cause dizziness, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as antacids or supplements containing iron, calcium, magnesium, or zinc.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, because tetracycline antibiotics can be risky in these situations.
• It may increase sun sensitivity, so limit tanning and use sun protection.
• Let your prescriber know if you have liver disease, kidney disease, a history of dizziness/vertigo, or trouble swallowing pills.
• Do not use this medicine for viral illnesses, and do not share Minlid 100 mg Tablet with anyone else.

• Isotretinoin or other retinoids, which can raise the risk of increased pressure in the head
• Warfarin, because minocycline may affect bleeding risk and monitoring
• Penicillin antibiotics, which may not work as well when taken with tetracyclines
• Antacids or mineral supplements with calcium, magnesium, aluminum, iron, or zinc
• Alcohol, which can worsen dizziness and may add to liver strain

Store Minlid 100 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.