Minocycline Hydrochloride (Minocycline) is a tetracycline antibiotic.

Minocycline Hydrochloride (Minocycline) may be taken with or without food.

Drink a full glass of water with each dose.

Take Minocycline Hydrochloride (Minocycline) exactly as directed.

If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Minocycline Hydrochloride (Minocycline).

More common side effects may include:
Abdominal cramping, blisters, blood disorders, bruising, colitis, cough, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, discolored skin or tooth enamel, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, heart inflammation, hives, indigestion, inflamed mouth or tongue, itching, hives, joint stiffness or swelling, kidney disorders, liver disorders, loss of appetite, muscle pain, nausea, pancreatitis, peeling skin, rash, ringing in the ears, seizures, sensitivity to light, severe allergic reactions, shortness of breath, swelling of face and neck, swollen lymph nodes, swollen mouth and throat, vaginal inflammation, vertigo, vomiting, wheezing

Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium
Blood thinners
Iron-containing preparations
Isotretinoin
Oral contraceptives
Penicillin

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Minocycline Hydrochloride (Minocycline) may interact with other medicines that you take.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Do not take Minocycline Hydrochloride (Minocycline) if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it or to any other tetracycline antibiotic.

Although Minocycline Hydrochloride (Minocycline) may be given to kill spinal bacteria in people who are carriers, it should not be given to treat actual meningococcal meningitis.

Minocycline Hydrochloride (Minocycline) is not a first-choice drug for treating any staphylococcal infection.

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Minocycline Hydrochloride (Minocycline) works by slowing the growth of certain bacteria and allowing the body's immune system to kill them.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.

Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.

Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Minocycline Hydrochloride (Minocycline) before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.

Hormonal birth control may not work as well while you are using Minocycline Hydrochloride (Minocycline). To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth control.

If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.