Minocare 100mg Injection
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Scotmed Care Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Minocycline (100mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Tetracyclines |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
Action Class | Tetracyclines |
User Rating | 4.2 |
User Reviews | 465 |
FAQ
Minocare 100mg Injection Reviews
Minocare 100mg may also be used to treat many sexually transmitted diseases. It helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) into a vein under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. You should get the injection regularly at evenly spaced intervals. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin reaction on exposure to sunlight (photosensitivity). Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any liver or kidney problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. It may blur your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
How Minocare 100mg Injection Works
How to Use Minocare 100mg Injection
Benefits of Minocare 100mg Injection
- In Bacterial infections: Minocare 100mg is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.
Uses of Minocare 100mg Injection
- Bacterial infections
Minocare 100mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Minocare 100mg affects you.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Your doctor has prescribed Minocare 100mg to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Discontinue Minocare 100mg and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
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