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| Active Ingredient | MINOCYCLINE |
| Therapeutic Class | TETRACYCLINES |
| Indications | Meningococcal carriers. Active against N. Meningitidis, some Methicillin Resistant Staph & H. Influenzae. Urinary and respiratory tract infections, acne and skin and soft tissue infections. |
| Caution | G.I upset, vestibular dysfunction, headache, localized pigmentary disturbances.Not to be used in children under 8 years. C.f. prescribing in liver and renal disease p. 15; 32. |
| Dose Range | Adult and Children 12 years and over: 200mg followed by 100mg every 12 hours. Do not exceed 400mg in 24 hours. See BDS supply protocols pg. 3. |
| Drug Interactions | |
| Pregnancy | Avoid in pregnant women. Administration during the second or third trimester may More ... |
| Breast Feeding |
Tetracyclines are excreted in breastmilk and cross the placenta. Consequently th More ... |