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“Severe dose-dependent suppression of DNA synthesis was found in the presence of two preparations of minocycline , oxytetracycline, and the ascorbic acid salt of tetracycline.”
“Studies suggest that the concomitant use of vitamin C may help prevent adult-onset pigmentation caused by minocycline.”
“The literature shows that possible preventive efforts revolve around cessation of the drug or the use of large doses of vitamin C or other antioxidants in conjunction with minocycline therapy to prevent the formation of the pigment responsible for the staining.”
“In a case infected with MRSA, of which the Minocycline-therapy had been ineffective, the combined administration of Vitamin C with Minocycline led him successfully to the negativeness of MRSA.”