Amzeeq

Generic name: Minocycline Topical

Usage of Amzeeq

Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic.

Amzeeq (for the skin) is used to treat severe acne in adults and children at least 9 years old.

Amzeeq is also used to treat rosacea in adults.

Amzeeq is not for use in treating a skin infection.

Amzeeq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Amzeeq side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).

Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptoms may include: skin rash, fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, or yellowing of your skin or eyes.

Serious side effects are unlikely when Amzeeq is applied to the skin, but can occur if the medicine is absorbed into your bloodstream.

Amzeeq may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose);

severe dizziness;

confusion, headache, vision problems, pain behind your eyes;

fever, swollen glands, itching, joint pain, or not feeling well;

discoloration of your skin, nails, eyes, mouth, gums, or teeth.

liver problems--loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or

lupus-like symptoms--muscle or joint pain, flu symptoms, chest pain, and a rash or patchy skin color that worsens in sunlight.

Minocycline can affect growth in children, especially if used long term.

Common side effects of Amzeeq may include:

diarrhea; or

headache.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Amzeeq

You should not use Amzeeq if you are allergic to minocycline or to similar antibiotics such as demeclocycline, doxycycline, or tetracycline.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

liver disease;

kidney disease;

increased pressure inside your skull; or

if you are currently having diarrhea or watery stools.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Although it is not known whether minocycline applied to the skin is harmful to an unborn baby, taking minocycline by mouth during the second or third trimester of pregnancy may cause bone growth problems in the unborn baby, or permanent tooth discoloration later in life.

You should not breastfeed while using Amzeeq.

How to use Amzeeq

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Shake the foam canister well just before each use.

Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

Amzeeq is usually applied once per day, at least 1 hour before bedtime. Apply only a small amount of topical foam to affected skin areas.

Try to use the medicine at the same time each day.

Do not bathe or shower or swim for at least 1 hour after you have applied Amzeeq.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not keep this medicine in a refrigerator.

Amzeeq foam is refrigerated at the pharmacy before you receive it. You may be instructed to continue storing the canister in a refrigerator at home, until you first start using the medicine. When you begin using a canister for the first time, allow it to reach room temperature before you apply the medicine. Once you start using a canister, keep storing it at room temperature for up to 90 days and then throw it away, even if there is still medicine left inside.

Amzeeq foam is flammable. Do not use near high heat or open flame. Do not smoke until the medicine has completely dried on your skin.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Amzeeq

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

isotretinoin;

a blood thinner--warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven; or

a penicillin antibiotic--amoxicillin, ampicillin, nafcillin, oxacillin, Augmentin, Prevpac, and others.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect Amzeeq, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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