Borymycin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Minocycline HCl

Indications/Uses

Infections caused by susceptible bacteria, as an alternative drug in the treatment of infections in women caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae & Clostridium spp, syphilis, listeriosis, anthrax; adjuvant therapy in severe acne; treatment of asymptomatic carriers of Neisseria meningitidis, treatment of infections caused by Mycobacterium marinum.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Initially 200 mg, then 100 mg 12 hrly. Gonorrhoea Initially 200 mg, then 100 mg 12 hrly for min 4 days. Neisseria meningitidis carrier (asymptomatic) 100 mg 12 hrly for 5 days. Mycobacterium marinum infection 100 mg 12 hrly for 6-8 wk. Uncomplicated urethral, endocervical or rectal infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis & Ureaplasma urealyticum 100 mg bd for at least 7 days. Uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis in men 100 mg bd for 5 days. Childn >12 yr Initially 4 mg/kg followed by 2 mg/kg 12 hrly.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines. Renal failure. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <12 yr.

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Special Precautions

Prolonged or repeated therapy may result in bacterial or fungal overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms. SLE, myasthenia gravis.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Anorexia, nausea & vomiting, diarrhoea, epigastric distress, esophageal ulcers, anogenital inflammatory lesions, rash, photosensitivity, dermal & mucosal blue-gray pigmentation, exacerbation of SLE & serum sickness-like reactions, severe headache, visual impairment & papilloedema, dizziness, vertigo, blood dyscrasias. Hypersensitivity.

Drug Interactions

Penicillins, antacids, Fe, anticoagulants, OC, methoxyflurane.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Tetracyclines

ATC Classification

J01AA08 - minocycline ; Belongs to the class of tetracyclines. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Borymycin cap 100 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Borymycin cap 50 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Borymycin

minocycline

Manufacturer:

Y.S.P. Industries

Distributor:

Y.S.P. Industries