Minopride 50 mg Capsule

Minopride 50 mg Capsule is a prescription antibiotic capsule that contains 50 mg of minocycline in each capsule. Minocycline belongs to the tetracycline class of antibiotics. It is used to treat certain bacterial infections, and in some cases acne, when a doctor determines it is appropriate. Minopride 50 mg Capsule works only against bacteria, not viruses like colds or flu.

How it works: Minocycline stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In capsule form, Minopride 50 mg Capsule is swallowed and absorbed so the medicine can reach the infection site through the bloodstream.

Minopride 50 mg Capsule is a lower-strength capsule that can help a prescriber fine-tune dosing, especially when a smaller dose is needed or when treatment is being adjusted over time. Because it comes as a 50 mg capsule, it is not the same as higher-strength minocycline products and is chosen when a doctor wants more gradual or flexible dosing rather than a larger single amount.

• Bacterial infections
• Acne vulgaris
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Other infections caused by susceptible bacteria

• Swallow Minopride 50 mg Capsule whole with a full glass of water.
• Do not lie down right after taking it; stay upright for at least 30 minutes to help prevent throat irritation.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, with or without food, but if it upsets your stomach, food may help.
• Do not take it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, calcium supplements, or multivitamins; separate the doses as directed by your pharmacist or doctor.
• Finish the full course even if you feel better before it is done.
• Take it at the same time(s) each day if your doctor has prescribed regular dosing.

Each Minopride 50 mg Capsule provides 50 mg of minocycline per capsule. The number of times it is taken each day depends on the infection being treated and your doctor’s prescription; some patients may take it once or twice daily, while others may need a different schedule. Do not exceed the total daily amount your doctor prescribes, because the right dose for this 50 mg capsule is individualized.

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

Common side effects of Minocycline may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Headache
• Stomach upset
• Sensitivity to sunlight
• Darkening of the skin, nails, or gums with ongoing use

• Minopride 50 mg Capsule can cause dizziness, so be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid taking it with dairy products, calcium, iron, magnesium, or antacids at the same time because they can lower absorption.
• Use extra sun protection because minocycline can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, lupus, or a history of unusual reactions to tetracycline antibiotics.
• Do not use during pregnancy unless your prescriber specifically tells you to, because tetracycline antibiotics can affect fetal development.
• This capsule is not for viral illnesses such as colds or the flu.
• Contact a doctor promptly if you develop severe headache, blurred vision, fever, rash, or signs of infection worsening.

• Antacids containing aluminum, magnesium, or calcium
• Iron supplements and multivitamins with minerals
• Calcium supplements and dairy taken at the same time
• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Isotretinoin or other vitamin A derivatives

Store Minopride 50 mg Capsule at room temperature in its original strip/box of 10 capsules, away from moisture and heat.