Minocycline
Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic used for selected susceptible infections and acne. Listed uses include Bacterial Infection.
Key points
- It does not treat viral illness and prolonged acne use needs review.
- It can cause dizziness, pigmentation and rare liver, autoimmune or pressure-related reactions.
- Severe headache with vision change, jaundice or severe rash needs urgent care.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
Important safety checks
Pregnancy, age, liver disease, autoimmune history and interacting retinoids or minerals require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for severe headache with visual change, jaundice, facial swelling, breathing difficulty or a blistering rash.

