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Amzeeq Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Minocycline (as HCl) 4%; foam; contains alcohol.
Pharmacological Class
Tetracycline antibiotic.
How Supplied
Foam—30g
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Amzeeq Indications
Indications
Inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris.
Limitations of Use
Not been evaluated in the treatment of infections.
Amzeeq Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<9yrs: not established. ≥9yrs: apply at the same time each day ≥1hr before bedtime. Rub gently into affected area(s); repeat as needed. Avoid bathing, showering or swimming for ≥1hr after application.
Amzeeq Contraindications
Not Applicable
Amzeeq Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Amzeeq Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Monitor blood, renal, and hepatic function periodically. Monitor for visual disturbances. History of intracranial hypertension. Overweight women. Avoid sunlight or UV light; discontinue at 1st sign of sunburn. Discontinue if serious skin reactions (eg, Stevens Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, DRESS syndrome) or superinfection develop. Hepatic or renal impairment. Product is flammable. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Amzeeq Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Amzeeq Interactions
Interactions
Avoid concomitant penicillins, isotretinoin. May need to reduce concomitant anticoagulant dose. May interfere with fluorescence test.
Amzeeq Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Headache; teeth discoloration, delayed skeletal development, intracranial hypertension, CNS effects, C. difficile-associated diarrhea, increased BUN, hepatotoxicity, renal toxicity, photosensitivity, skin/hypersensitivity reactions (may be severe), hyperpigmentation, autoimmune syndromes (eg, lupus-like syndrome, serum sickness; discontinue if symptoms occur).
Amzeeq Clinical Trials
See Literature
Amzeeq Note
Not Applicable
Amzeeq Patient Counseling
See Literature
