What is Minocin Used For?
Minocycline is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections including acne. How To Use Minocin Minocin may be taken with food or on an empty stomach. Take each dose by mouth with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Minocin. Take Minocin 2-3 hours before or after taking any medications containing magnesium, aluminum, or calcium. Some examples include quinapril, didanosine, vitamins/minerals, and antacids. Sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, iron, and zinc are also included. These medications bind with minocycline preventing its full absorption. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to take Minocin until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow
