Minicycline: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Prescription required (Schedule H)
Minicycline contains Doxycycline 100 mg. Listed MRP is ₹32.87 for 10 (₹3.29 per capsule).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹1.44 per capsule.
- MRP
- ₹32.87
- ₹ / capsule
- ₹3.29
- Pack
- 10
- Manufacturer
- Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / capsule | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Capsules IP 100mgJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 10 | ₹14.44 | ₹1.44 | 19 October 2026 |
| Lenteclin 100 | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | 10 | ₹11.01 | ₹1.10 | 19 October 2026 |
| Doxypen 100 | Dr. Morepen Limited | 10 | ₹26.25 | ₹2.62 | 19 October 2026 |
| Codox 100 | Comed Chemicals Ltd | 10 | ₹32.34 | ₹3.23 | 19 October 2026 |
| Minicycline | Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd | 10 | ₹32.87 | ₹3.29 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Doxycycline 100 mg brands, safety and side effects
What Doxycycline 100 mg is used for
- Chest infections, sinusitis and some urinary infections.
- Acne and rosacea (longer courses under a dermatologist).
- Sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia.
- Preventing malaria when travelling to high-risk areas.
- Scrub typhus, leptospirosis and some other monsoon fevers, as diagnosed by a doctor.
Frequently asked questions
What is doxycycline 100 mg used for?
It is a broad antibiotic used for chest and sinus infections, acne, chlamydia, scrub typhus and leptospirosis, and for preventing malaria when travelling. It does not treat viral fevers.
Doxycycline before or after food?
After food, with a full glass of water, and stay upright for at least 30 minutes. Food reduces stomach upset, but keep it away from milk, antacids, iron and calcium by 2 hours.
Can I take doxycycline with alcohol?
It is best to avoid alcohol during the course; it can reduce the effect of doxycycline and worsens nausea.
Why does doxycycline cause throat pain?
If the capsule sticks in the food pipe it can cause an ulcer. Always take it with plenty of water while sitting or standing, and never just before lying down.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Doxycycline (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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