Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Minocycline topical foam is used to treat moderate to severe acne vulgaris. This medicine also treats inflammatory lesions (pimples and red bumps) caused by rosacea.
Minocycline belongs to the class of medicines known as tetracycline antibiotics. However, this medicine is not used to prevent or treat infections.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2023
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