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What is the generic name?
MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
What is the Trade Name for MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE?
Solodyn
What are the Indications for MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SOLODYN is a tetracycline-class drug indicated to treat only inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older. ( 1 ) 1.1 Indication SOLODYN is indicated to treat only inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older. 1.2 Limitations of Use SOLODYN did not demonstrate any effect on non-inflammatory acne lesions. Safety of SOLODYN has not been established beyond 12 weeks of use. This formulation of minocycline has not been evaluated in the treatment of infections [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria as well as to maintain the effectiveness of other antibacterial drugs, SOLODYN should be used only as indicated [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11) ] .
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