Do not take Minocycline Eurogenerics if you:
- are allergic to minocycline, to other tetracyclines or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
- are pregnant or breast-feeding
- suffer from severe liver function disorders
- suffer from severe kidney disorders.
Minocycline must not be administered to children under the age of 8 years.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Minocycline Eurogenerics if you:
- have reduced liver or kidney function
- are sensitive to sunlight or artifical light (e.g. sunbeds)
- suffer from a disease called Ménière.
During the treatment with Minocycline Eurogenerics, talk to your doctor if any of the following occurs:
- you develop severe diarrhoea or high fever (signs of another infection)
- you suffer from increased pressure in the skull (intercranial hypertension). Bulging of the skull can occur in infants. See section 4.
- develop headache, hallucinations, dizziness or visual problems including blurred vision or seeing spots (scotoma)
- you have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and it becomes worse or you develop the disease. SLE is a condition characterised by a rash (especially on the face), hair loss, fever, a feeling of general discomfort and illness and joint pain
Taking Minocycline Eurogenerics may cause reduced levels of vitamin B, ascorbic and folic acid and may influence laboratory tests.
Other medicines and Minocycline Eurogenerics
Like other medicines in the same group, Minocycline Eurogenerics 100 mg can cause interactions with many other medicines.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
An interaction means that medicines or substances can influence each other’s effect(s) and/or side effect(s) when used simultaneously.
An interaction can occur when minocycline is used simultaneously with:
- Iron preparations and antacids (medicines for heartburn); these substances reduce the absorption of minocycline and thus reduce its effectiveness.
- Activated charcoal and ion-exchangers (e.g. colestyramine); the absorption and activity of minocycline is reduced.
- Anti-coagulants (blood-thinning substances); minocycline increases the activity of these substances.
- So-called beta-lactam antibiotics; tetracyclines can reduce the effectiveness of these antibiotics. The combination with other antibiotics is not recommended.
- Methoxyflurane (used for anaesthesia); in combination with this substance, minocycline can cause kidney damage.
- Oral contraceptives; this can lead to breakthrough bleeding or, in rare cases, pregnancy.
- Carbamazepine (medicine used to treat epilepsy); the combination with minocycline can lead to lower blood levels and therefore reduced efficacy of minocycline.
- Medicines that inhibit the intestinal peristaltic (used for diarrhoea): there is an increased risk of intestinal infection if minocycline is taken in combination with such medicines.
- Hepatotoxic medicines (medicines that have a toxic effect on the liver); in combination with such medicines, minocycline can lead to liver poisoning.
- Isotretinoin (another medication used for acne): it is better to avoid this combination.
Note: you may be familiar with the above mentioned medicines under another name, often the brand name. In this section only the active substance or the group of active substances of the medicine has been named and not the brand name. You should therefore look carefully at the packaging or in the package leaflet to establish the active substance of the medicine you are using.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
Minocycline must not be used during pregnancy. The reasons are:
- Minocycline can harm the development of the bones and teeth of the unborn child.
- Minocycline can also cause liver damage to the mother.
Breastfeeding
Minocycline must not be used when breast-feeding because this can harm the development of the bones and teeth of the child.
Driving and using machines
Minocycline Eurogenerics can cause lightheadedness, visual disturbances, dizziness, ringing in the ears, a feeling of dizziness or spinning (vertigo). Make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.
Minocycline Eurogenerics contains lactose
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.