Minocycline Uses (Cont.)

 
Minocycline Uses for Anthrax Infections
Minocycline can be used to treat anthrax infections caused by the bacteria Bacillus anthracis. This includes both cutaneous anthrax and gastrointestinal anthrax. It is also used to treat individuals who have been exposed to inhalational anthrax even before they show symptoms or signs of the disease.
 

Minocycline Uses in Children

Minocycline should not be used in children under the age of 8 years. Permanent discoloration and altered development of teeth have been reported in children younger than 8 years old who have used tetracyclines, such as minocycline.
 

Off-Label Minocycline Uses

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend minocycline for something other than the conditions discussed in this article. This is called an "off-label" use. At this time, there are no universally recognized off-label uses for minocycline.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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