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Search Results : Acne (Minocycline - Acne)

Records returned : 19 (on 04 Sep 2025 at 05:18:18). Return to search results for ' Acne '.

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Drug
Indication
Status
Restrictions/Comments
Formulary Status
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Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
NFD1
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Gel
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Cream
  • Gel
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

For use with oral lymecycline or doxycycline.

20% cream

15% gel

 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Gel
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

5% benzoly peroxide wth clindamycin gel

 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Gel
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

3% benzoyl peroxide with clindamycin

 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines, NICE condensed summary table of antimicrobial guidance or specialist microbiology recommendation.
 
Links :
R
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
NICE condensed summary table of antimicrobial guidance or specialist microbiology recommendation
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Gel
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Gel
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Restricted for moderate/severe acne - only for monotherapy if combination products are contraindicated or patient wishes to avoid topical retinoid/antibiotic
Available OTC for mild acne.

 
Links :
R
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Wash gel
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Restricted for moderate/severe acne - only for monotherapy if combination products are contraindicated or patient wishes to avoid topical retinoid/antibiotic
Available OTC for mild acne.

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Important information and resources relating to the Pregnancy Prevention Programme and neuropsychiatric disorders are available on PAD (click drug name to see the PAD page for isotretinoin)

 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Cream
  • Gel
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Not included within NICE/CKS guidance. Only fixed combination is recommended.

 
Links :
NFD1
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Gel
  • Topical solution
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

NICE recommend that clindamycin is used within a fixed combination product - topical benzoyl peroxide with clindamycin

 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Lotion
  • Topical solution
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Topical erythromycin (either alone or in combination with oral antibiotics) is a NICE "DO NOT USE". Risk of resistance with topical use.

 
Links :
NFD1
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Topical solution
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Topical erythromycin (either alone or in combination) products are not included in NICE/UKHSA recommendations. Risk of resistance with topical use.

 
Links :
NFD1
Indication :
Status :
See narrative
Formulations :
  • Cream
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Acne vulgaris. Not assessed for inclusion on formulary. NICE publication date to be confirmed. 

 
Links :
NFD2
SPC
Indication :
Status :
See narrative
Formulations :
  • Cream
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

This product has not been assessed for inclusion on the formulary. Please contact your pharmacy team for advice.

 
Links :
NFD2
SPC