Prescription TPA

Generic name

Minocycline

Treatment

Infection

Category

Antibiotics

Sub category

Per-os

Preservative agents
Composition
  • Minocycline hydrochloride
Format

50 mg and 100 mg capsule

Covered by RAMQ?

Yes

Remarks
  • 8 years old initial dose : 4mg / kg STAT (max 200mg / dose), Maintenance dose 2mg / kg BID (max 100mg / dose) --- Contraindicated in patients taking isotretinoin and in patients with myastenia gravis. It is recommended to use a filter or sunscreen during treatment.
  • Not recommended for pregnant women or who are breastfeeding.
Age according to official indications

13 years

Age according to clinical data

8 years

References

Compendium des produits et Spécialités pharmaceutiques 2021 (CPS)
www.e-therapeutics.ca

Pediatric & Neonatal Dosage Handbook 2020, LexiComp
www.uptodate.com

DrugDex 2021, IBM MicroMedex Web applications
www.micromedexsolutions.com

Rx Vigilance Santé 2021
vigilance.ca/dosages-pediatriques-medicaments-rxvigilance


Amélie Ganivet, optométriste
Cynthia Théberge, pharmacienne