MINICYCLINE Dosage & Drug Information

Basic Prescribing Info

Contents

MINICYCLINE cap: doxycycline .
MINICYCLINE dry syr: doxycycline.

Administration

Doxycycline: May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to decrease GI upset. Take w/ at least 240 mL of water & sit up for at least 30 min-2 hr after to reduce the risk of oesophageal irritation & ulceration. Cap: Swallow whole, do not open/break/crush/dissolve/chew.
Doxycycline: Should be taken with food. For acne vulgaris: Take w/ food/fluid. Take w/ adequate amount of water to reduce risk of oesophageal irritation & ulceration.

Pregnancy Category (US FDA)

CIMS Class

Tetracyclines

ATC Classification

J01AA02 - doxycycline ; Belongs to the class of tetracyclines. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Presentation/Packing

Form

MINICYCLINE cap

Packing/Price

100 mg x 10's (26.32 INR)

Form

MINICYCLINE dry syr

Packing/Price

25 mg x 5 mL x 30ml (14.01 INR);50 mg x 5 mL x 10ml (9.88 INR)

MINICYCLINE

doxycycline

Manufacturer:

Shreya