Ximino Capsules Dosage

Generic name: MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 45mg
Dosage form: capsule, extended release
Drug class: Tetracyclines

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 18, 2023.

The recommended dosage of Ximino is approximately 1 mg/kg once daily for 12 weeks. Higher doses have not shown to be of additional benefit in the treatment of inflammatory lesions of acne, and may be associated with more acute vestibular side effects.

The following table shows capsule strength and body weight to achieve approximately 1 mg/kg.

Table 1: Dosing Table for Ximino

Patient's Weight (lbs.)	Patient's Weight (kg)	Capsule Strength (mg)	Actual mg/kg Dose
99 to 131	45 to 59	45	1 to 0.76
132 to 199	60 to 90	90	1.5 to 1
200 to 300	91 to 136	135	1.48 to 0.99

Ximino may be taken with or without food. The capsules should be swallowed whole without chewing, crushing or splitting. Ingestion of food along with Ximino may help reduce the risk of esophageal irritation and ulceration.

In patients with renal impairment, the total dosage should be decreased by either reducing the recommended individual doses and/or by extending the time intervals between doses.