Minocycline
ClassTetracycline antibioticCategoryantibioticsRouteOral (systemic) or subgingival (local microspheres)
Brand names: MinocinArestin (local)Dynacin
Dosage forms: 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg capsules (systemic)Extended-release tablets (acne; e.g., Solodyn) — labeled ≥12 y1 mg unit-dose cartridge, subgingival microspheres (Arestin — local)
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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