Minocycline

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Long-acting tetracycline.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Acne vulgaris, acne papulopustulosa, acne cystica, chlamydia conjunctivitis, borreliosis, brucellosis, barzonellosis, listeriosis, rickettsialpox.

Limited indicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Minocycline should not be used in children under 8 years of age (permanent tooth discoloration, delayed bone growth).

Pregnancy/nursing periodThis section has been translated automatically.

Do not use during pregnancy and lactation!

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

Day 1: 200 mg p.o., then 100 mg/12 hours p.o. for 7 days to 6 weeks, depending on the indication.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Minocycline hyperpigmentation

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Aknosan, Klinomycin, Skid, Minocycline-Ratiopharm

Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Occurrence of a sweet syndrome after taking minocycline has been described in the literature.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Callen JP et al (2002) Neutrophilic dermatoses. Dermatol Clin 20: 409-419

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer