Minocycline
ClassTetracycline antibioticCategoryantibioticsRouteOral (systemic) or subgingival (local microspheres)
Brand names: MinocinArestin (local)Dynacin
Dosage forms: 100 mg capsule50 mg capsule1 mg microspheres (Arestin — subgingival)
Group: Tetracyclines
The full medication entry includes
- Adult and pediatric dosing with maximum daily doses
- Contraindications, interactions and warnings
- Pregnancy, lactation, renal and hepatic guidance
- Dental-specific considerations
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