PATIENT INFORMATION

MINOCIN® [my-no-sin]
(minocycline hydrochloride)
Pellet-Filled Capsules, 50 mg, 75 mg and 100 mg

Read the Patient Information that comes with MINOCIN® capsules before you or a family member starts taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This leaflet does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your medical condition or treatment.

What is MINOCIN®?

MINOCIN® is a tetracycline-class antibiotic medicine. MINOCIN® is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the skin, respiratory tract, urinary tract, some sexually transmitted diseases, and others. MINOCIN® may be used along with other treatments for severe acne.

Sometimes other germs, called viruses cause infections. The common cold is a virus. MINOCIN®, like other antibiotics, does not treat viruses.

Who should not use MINOCIN®?

Do not take MINOCIN® if you are allergic to minocycline or other tetracycline antibiotics.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a list of these medications if you are not sure. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in MINOCIN®.

MINOCIN® is not recommended for pregnant women or children up to 8 years old because:

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MINOCIN® may harm an unborn baby

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MINOCIN® may permanently turn a baby's or child's teeth yellow-gray-brown during tooth development. Tooth development happens in the last half of pregnancy and birth to age 8 years.

What should I tell my doctor before starting MINOCIN® capsules?

Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

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have liver or kidney problems

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are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. MINOCIN® may harm your unborn baby. Stop taking MINOCIN® and call your doctor if you become pregnant while taking it.

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are breast feeding. MINOCIN® passes into your milk and may harm your baby. You should decide whether to use MINOCIN® or breastfeed, but not both.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking including prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements. MINOCIN® and other medicines may interact. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

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birth control pills. MINOCIN® may make your birth control pills less effective

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a blood thinner medicine. The dose of your blood thinner may have to be lowered.

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a penicillin antibiotic medicine. MINOCIN® and penicillins should not be used together.

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Migraine medicines called ergot alkaloids

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An acne medicine called isotretinoin (Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Sotret).

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Antacids that contain aluminum, calcium, or magnesium, or iron-containing products.

Know the medicines you take, keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.

How should I take MINOCIN® capsules?

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Take MINOCIN® capsules exactly as your doctor tells you to take them. Skipping doses or not taking all your MINOCIN® may:

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Decrease the effectiveness of the treatment

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Increase the chance that bacteria will develop resistance to MINOCIN®

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Take MINOCIN® with a full glass of liquid. Taking MINOCIN® with enough liquid may lower your chance of getting irritation or ulcers in your esophagus. Your esophagus is the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach.

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MINOCIN® capsules may be taken with or without food. If you forget to take MINOCIN®, take it as soon as you remember.

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If you take too much MINOCIN®, call your doctor or poison control center right away.

What are the possible side effects of MINOCIN®?

MINOCIN® may cause serious side effects. Stop MINOCIN® and call your doctor if you have:

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watery diarrhea

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bloody stools

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stomach cramps

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unusual headaches

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blurred vision

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fever

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rash

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joint pain

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feeling very tired

MINOCIN® may also cause:

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central nervous system effects. Symptoms include light-headedness, dizziness, and a spinning feeling (vertigo). You should not drive or operate machines if you have these symptoms.

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sun sensitivity (photosensitivity). You may get a worse sunburn with MINOCIN®. Avoid sun exposure and the use of sunlamps or tanning beds. Protect your skin while out in the sunlight. Stop MINOCIN® and call your doctor if your skin turns red.

These are not all the side effects with MINOCIN®. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS. YOU MAY REPORT SIDE EFFECTS TO THE FDA AT 1-800-FDA-1088.

How should I store MINOCIN® capsules?

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Store MINOCIN® capsules at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.

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Throw away any MINOCIN® that is outdated or no longer needed.

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Keep MINOCIN® capsules and all medicines out of the reach of children.

General advice about MINOCIN® capsules

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use MINOCIN® capsules for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give MINOCIN® capsules to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.

This Patient Information leaflet summarizes the most important information about MINOCIN®.

If you would like more information, talk with your doctor.

Your doctor or pharmacist can give you information about MINOCIN® that is written for health care professionals. For more information, you can also call Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC at 1-800-321-4576.

What are the ingredients in MINOCIN® capsules?

Active ingredient: minocycline hydrochloride, 50 mg, 75 mg and 100 mg

Inactive ingredients: Blue 1, gelatin, titanium dioxide and yellow 10. The 50 mg and 75 mg capsule shells also contain black and yellow iron oxides.

Manufactured for:

Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA

By:

Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Cincinnati, OH 45237

9438600

03/2015

Rev. 04