What Are The Side Effects Of Minoz OD?

Posted on Wed, 20 Apr 2016

Question: I have been having Minoz OD 100 mg contiinuosly for few months. It has reduced my acne, just wanted to check if there is any side affect to this medicine?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Minoz OD is an antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

Moniz OD is an antibiotic and can cause some side effects like alteration of flora, reduced blood cell counts, thyroid issues, headache, etc.

Any antibiotic should be taken for a limited time.

Hope it helps. Please revert in case of any doubt.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (4 minutes later)

Thank you for your reply Ma'am, if i stop Minoz my acne worsens. Please let me know if i can keep it going in a few days interval or else what should i do?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Topical adapalene benzoyl peroxide combination

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

It is commonly seen that acne worsen after stopping Minoz OD. It can be taken for 4-12 weeks but longer periods or at intervals is not recommended. You can try topical adapalene + benzoyl peroxide combination only on the affected areas to keep it under check. Since you are of young age I will not suggest stronger medicines like isotretinoin.

Acne are common in young age due to hormones and subside with advancing age. Drink cleaner water.

Hope it helps.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (33 minutes later)

Thank you doctor

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for consulting me

Take care

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar