Minostar 50 mg Capsule

Minostar 50 mg Capsule is an oral antibiotic that contains 50 mg of minocycline in each capsule. Minocycline belongs to the tetracycline class, which is used to treat certain bacterial infections. Minostar 50 mg Capsule is prescribed for infections caused by susceptible bacteria, and in some patients it may also be used for acne when a doctor determines it is appropriate.

How it works: Minocycline works by stopping bacteria from making proteins they need to grow and multiply. As a capsule, Minostar 50 mg is swallowed whole so the medicine can be absorbed and travel through the bloodstream to the infection site.

Minostar 50 mg Capsule is a moderate-strength capsule, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants more flexibility than a lower dose but does not need a higher-strength capsule. Because this is not a starting strength for every patient, the exact schedule is based on the infection being treated, the patient’s age, and kidney or liver considerations.

• Bacterial infections
• Acne vulgaris
• Respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Certain other susceptible bacterial infections

• Swallow Minostar 50 mg Capsule whole with a full glass of water; do not crush, chew, or open the capsule unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, even if you start feeling better before finishing the course.
• If it upsets your stomach, it may be taken with food, but avoid taking it with dairy, antacids, iron, zinc, or magnesium at the same time.
• Stay upright for at least 30 minutes after taking the capsule to help reduce throat irritation.
• Do not take extra capsules to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber tells you to do so.
• Finish the full prescribed course unless your doctor changes it.

Each Minostar 50 mg Capsule provides 50 mg of minocycline per capsule. How often it is taken can vary by infection, but many regimens use one capsule one to four times daily, and the total daily amount must be set by the prescriber; do not exceed the amount your doctor prescribes. Because this is a 50 mg strength, it may be used as part of a lower- or mid-range dosing plan rather than as a one-size-fits-all starting dose.

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

Common side effects of Minocycline may include:

• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Dizziness or lightheadedness, which may be more noticeable with minocycline
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Skin sensitivity to sunlight
• Vaginal yeast infection

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, because minocycline may not be appropriate
• This capsule can cause dizziness, so use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you
• Protect your skin from sunlight and tanning beds because photosensitivity can occur
• Do not take it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, or calcium supplements because they can reduce absorption
• Use extra caution if you have liver disease, kidney problems, or a history of severe reactions to tetracycline antibiotics
• Avoid taking it with a large amount of dairy right around the dose unless your prescriber says otherwise
• Report swallowing pain or chest pain, since capsules can irritate the esophagus if taken without enough water

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Isotretinoin or other retinoids
• Penicillin antibiotics
• Antacids, iron, calcium, zinc, and magnesium products
• Certain seizure medicines or enzyme-inducing drugs

Store Minostar 50 mg Capsule in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.