Solodyn for Acne Vulgaris Treatment - Dosage and Precautions

Solodyn is a brand name for minocycline, a tetracycline antibiotic prescribed for treating acne vulgaris in patients aged 12 and older.
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Prescription medication specifically for acne vulgaris.
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Solodyn FAQ


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What is Solodyn (minocycline)?

Last updated on Aug 15, 2023. What is Solodyn? Solodyn (minocycline) is a tetracycline antibiotic supplied as an extended release tablet. Solodyn is a prescription medicine used to treat pimples and red bumps (non-nodular inflammatory lesions) that happen with moderate to severe acne vulgaris in people 12 years and older.

Is Solodyn a tetracycline?

Solodyn is a tetracycline-class drug. Solodyn is prescription medicine used to treat pimples and red bumps (non-nodular inflammatory lesions) that happen with moderate to severe acne vulgaris in people 12 years and older. Solodyn is not effective for acne that is not red-looking (this means acne that is not inflammatory).

Does Solodyn treat acne vulgaris?

SOLODYN is indicated to treat only inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older. SOLODYN did not demonstrate any effect on non-inflammatory acne lesions. Safety of SOLODYN has not been established beyond 12 weeks of use.

What is minocycline extended-release tablet (Solodyn) used for?

Minocycline extended-release tablet (Solodyn) is only used to treat acne. Minocycline is in a class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It works to treat infections by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria.

What is the recommended dosage of Solodyn?

The recommended dosage of SOLODYN is approximately 1 mg/kg once daily for 12 weeks. Higher doses have not shown to be of additional benefit in the treatment of inflammatory lesions of acne, and may be associated with more acute vestibular side effects. The following table shows tablet strength and body weight to achieve approximately 1 mg/kg.

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