Minocycline Compound

• Minocycline is available by prescription only.

• Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat many tick-borne illnesses, including...

• Actinomycosis

• Brucellosis, or Mediterranean fever

• Lyme disease

• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

• Minocycline is also used to treat some infections that have not responded to traditional antibiotics.

• Minocycline works by inhibiting the protein synthesis of bacterial cells, making them unable to reproduce.

• Minocycline is available for veterinary use as an extra-label drug.

• Minocycline compound is available in...

• A capsule

• An oral suspension

• Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

• Use with extreme caution in young pets or pets who are pregnant or nursing.

• Minocycline should not be used to treat urinary tract infections.

• Do not use in pets with known sensitivity to tetracycline antibiotics.

• Minocycline may interact with some other drugs. Use with caution if your pet is taking other medications, especially...

• Antacids

• Digoxin

• Glucocorticoids

• Insulin

• Other antibiotics

• Theophylline

• Inform your veterinarian of any other medications your pet may be taking.

• As with all antibiotics, always give minocycline for the complete duration of your prescription, even if your pet seems to be improving, unless instructed otherwise by your veterinarian.

• Long term use can cause resistant bacteria to grow and can be dangerous.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture.

• Shake oral suspensions before use.

• Minocycline capsules, if given without some sort of liquid or wet food or treat, can cause esophageal problems, especially in cats. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your pet is having trouble eating or swallowing while taking minocycline.

• Minocycline, if used in very young, pregnant, or nursing pets, can cause skeletal deformity and discoloration of teeth. Use with caution in these circumstances.