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PAD Profile : Minocycline - Non-acne dermatological indications

Keywords :
Antibiotic, Antibacterial, folliculitis decalvans, rosacea, pyoderma gangrenosum, bullous pemphigoid, vitiligo,
Brand Names Include :
Acnamino, Minocin MR, Aknemin

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 1.

Status :
Red
Important
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
  • Tablets
Important Information :
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation.
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Guidelines

No guidelines returned.

Other Drugs

No drugs returned.

Other Indications

Additional Documents

Committee Recommendations

Date
Committee Name
Narrative
05 June 2019
Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)

The Surrey and North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee recommends minocycline for non-acne related dermatological indications, noting that there is limited supporting evidence data available and there are concerns about serious side effects for minocycline. (February 2019 APC).

Minocycline for non-acne related dermatology indications will be considered RED on the traffic light system.

Associated BNF Codes

05. Infections
05.01.03. Tetracyclines
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