Manufacturer
APOTEX INC
Contents
Minocycline HCl
Indication
Uncomplicated urethral gonorrhoea in men, Uncomplicated gonorrhoea, Nongonococcal urethritis, Syphilis, Acne, Asymptomatic meningococcal carriers, Mycobacterium marinum infections, Susceptible infections
Instruction
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Pellet-Filled Cap: Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take w/ a full glass of water on an empty stomach at least 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.
Drug interaction
Impaired absorption by concomitant admin w/ Ca-containing antacids and other divalent or trivalent cations (e.g. Al, bismuth, Fe, Mg, Zn). May decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives. May interfere w/ the bactericidal action of penicillins. May potentiate the effect of anticoagulants. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity w/ diuretics. Increased risk of pseudotumour cerebri w/ retinoids (e.g. isotretinoin). Increased risk of ergotism w/ ergot alkaloids.Potentially Fatal: Concurrent use w/ methoxyflurane may result to fatal renal toxicity.
Malaysia
