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Minocycline Side Effects Teeth. Ocular thyroid and visceral pigmentation is also relatively uncommon and usually develops only with high doses and long term minocycline use. Long term treatment with minocycline at least 100 mgday can cause hyperpigmentation of the skin nails bones thyroid teeth palate eye heart valves. If experienced these tend to have a Less Severe expression i. In contrast the oral mucous membranes and teeth are infrequently pigmented from minocycline.
Most of the reviewed literature consisted of case reports. Thyroid cancer is frequently found with black thyroid syndrome macroscopic black discolouration of. While tetracycline and minocycline induced teeth staining or discoloration is not a significant problem with general use in the adult population it can obviously occur and result in permanent effects which can then translate into additional treatments and possible psychological and esthetic concerns for the patient. The remarkable side-effect of minocycline on the oral cavity is the singular occurrence of black bones black or green roots and blue-gray to gray hue darkening of the crowns of permanent teeth. The prevalence of tetracycline and minocycline staining is 3-6. If experienced these tend to have a Less Severe expression i.
Ocular thyroid and visceral pigmentation is also relatively uncommon and usually develops only with high doses and long term minocycline use.
Sometimes minocycline can cause severe side effects including. Side effects very rarely occur with minocycline. Long term treatment with minocycline at least 100 mgday can cause hyperpigmentation of the skin nails bones thyroid teeth palate eye heart valves. Minocycline Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. Harm to an unborn fetus. As such their use should not occur in children less than 8 years old for any reason.