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MINOCYCLINE-100MG
PARENTERAL
Not Returnable
Apr-24
Prescription drug
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Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Alniche Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., S-14, 2nd Floor, Janta Market Rajouri Garden, New Delhi – 110 027
Other Info - MIL0200

FAQs

Milifast 100mg Injection is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which further retards bacterial growth.
Milifast 100mg Injection can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Milifast 100mg Injection if you are undergoing any vaccinations.
Milifast 100mg Injection can make your skin more sensitive to the harmful effects of sunlight. Hence, applying sunscreen and wearing protective clothing while using Milifast 100mg Injection is advised. It is also recommended to avoid tanning booths and sunlamps.
Iron supplements and antacids (containing calcium, magnesium and aluminium) may lower the absorption and efficiency of Milifast 100mg Injection. Hence maintain at least 2 hours gap between Milifast 100mg Injection and other medications.
Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Milifast 100mg Injection. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is also reported during the usage of antibiotics like Minocycline. Therefore, if you have diarrhoea, undergoing an examination is advised to rule out the chances of CDAD following Milifast 100mg Injection therapy.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol consumption may worsen the side effects of Milifast 100mg Injection like dizziness. It is better to avoid alcohol while you are being treated with Milifast 100mg Injection.

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Pregnancy

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Milifast 100mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy since it affects tooth and bone development in the unborn baby. Please consult your doctor before taking Milifast 100mg Injection if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Milifast 100mg Injection is excreted into breast milk and may affect the infant. Please consult your doctor before taking Milifast 100mg Injection if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Milifast 100mg Injection may cause side effects like dizziness that could affect your driving ability. Do not drive or operate machinery in such cases. Drive only when you are mentally alert.

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Liver

Caution

Please take Milifast 100mg Injection only with the doctor's advice if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases or impairment before taking Milifast 100mg Injection.

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Children

Caution

Milifast 100mg Injection is not recommended in children younger than eight years. Please consult a doctor for more information.

About Milifast 100mg Injection

Milifast 100mg Injection belongs to the class of 'antibiotics', primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. 

Milifast 100mg Injection contains 'Minocycline, a tetracycline antibiotic.' It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. This process further inhibits bacterial growth.

Milifast 100mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Common side effects of Milifast 100mg Injection include stomach upset, tinnitus/ringing in the ear, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness, light-headedness, pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver diseases and allergic reactions to medicines. It is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Milifast 100mg Injection. This medicine may interfere with your driving ability since it may cause light-headedness/dizziness; in such cases, please do not drive until you are alert. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption. Milifast 100mg Injection is not recommended in children below eight years of age.

Uses of Milifast 100mg Injection

Bacterial infections.

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Medicinal Benefits

Milifast 100mg Injection contains 'Minocycline,' an antibiotic that treats various bacterial infections affecting the eyes, ears, nose, throat, respiratory system (chest infections), skin (acne), prostate, and urinary tract. It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. Milifast 100mg Injection also effectively treats meningitis, acne, upper respiratory tract infections, Q fever or tick fever (bacterial infection caused by the bite of infected ticks), brucellosis (infection spread from animals), and psittacosis (infections spread from birds). It is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis and gonorrhoea.

Directions for Use

Milifast 100mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Milifast 100mg Injection

  • Stomach upset
  • Tinnitus/ringing in the ear
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea 
  • Light-headedness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney diseases and allergic reactions to tetracycline antibiotics. Milifast 100mg Injection may induce photosensitivity and make your skin more sensitive to the sun; hence apply sunscreen when you step out while being treated with Milifast 100mg Injection. Use of Milifast 100mg Injection during tooth development (the last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood under the age of 8 years) may cause permanent discolouration of the teeth. Please seek medical advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Milifast 100mg Injection. This medicine may cause dizziness; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Milifast 100mg Injection may cause light-headedness; hence avoid or limit alcohol consumption. Milifast 100mg Injection is not recommended in children below eight years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MinocyclineTretinoin
Critical
MinocyclineEtretinate
Critical

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ACITRETIN
  • ISOTRETINOIN
  • PENICILLIN
  • METHOXYFLURANE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Renal, hepatic, and blood function tests are advised during prolonged therapy to rule out any toxicity caused due to overdose of Milifast 100mg Injection. 
  • Milifast 100mg Injection may interfere with certain laboratory tests like urine catecholamine levels; hence inform your doctor beforehand that you are using Milifast 100mg Injection before undergoing any examinations.
  • Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is reported during the usage of antibiotics like Minocycline. Please consult your doctor if you experience prolonged diarrhoea.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands often to maintain cleanliness.
  • Avoid sharing personal items like shaving razors.
  • Include whole-grain foods like multigrain bread and brown rice in your diet. 
  • Taking probiotics after an antibiotic treatment reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Try taking yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi that help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet that is easily digested by gut bacteria. Fibre foods may also help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. 
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. 

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