Cleeravue-M (Topical application)

Generic name:minocycline (topical application route) [ min-oh-SYE-kleen ]

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 6, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Amzeeq
Cleeravue-M
Zilxi

Available Dosage Forms:

Foam

Therapeutic Class: Antiacne Antibacterial

Chemical Class: Tetracycline (class)

Uses for Cleeravue-M

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.

Before using Cleeravue-M

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of minocycline topical foam to treat acne vulgaris in children 9 years of age and older. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 9 years of age to treat acne vulgaris, and have not been established in children to treat inflammatory lesions of rosacea.

Minocycline may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth and slow down bone growth. This medicine should not be given to children 8 years of age and younger, unless directed by the child's doctor.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of minocycline topical foam in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more sensitive to the effects of this medicine than younger adults.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Cleeravue-M Topical application