Minocycline (mucous membrane powder)

Generic name: minocycline (mucous membrane powder) [ mye-no-SYE-kleen ]
Brand name: Arestin
Dosage form: mucous membrane insert (1 mg)
Drug class:Mouth and throat products

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on May 23, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is minocycline?

Minocycline is a tetracyclineantibiotic that fights bacteria.

Minocycline mucous membrane powder is used together with certain dental procedures to treat periodontitis (gum disease). Periodontitis is an infection that causes inflammation in the gums around your teeth. This can cause the gums to pull away from the teeth, leaving deep pockets. Gum shrinkage can lead to tooth loss.

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

Warnings

You should not be treated with minocycline if you are allergic to minocycline or to similar antibiotics such as demeclocycline, doxycycline, or tetracycline.

Before taking this medicine

You should not be treated with this medicine if you are allergic to minocycline or to similar antibiotics such as demeclocycline, doxycycline, or tetracycline.

To make sure minocycline is safe for you, tell your dentist if you have:

• diabetes;

• weak immune system (caused by HIV or other disease);

• sores or whit...