How to Use

For diseaseds using the cream form or topical liquid form of this drug for acne:

• The cream or topical liquid form of this drug will not cure your acne. However, to help keep your acne under control, keep using this drug for the full time of treat , even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. You may have to continue using this drug every day for months or even longer in some cases. If you stop using this drug too soon, your symptoms may return It is important that you do not miss any doses .

For diseaseds using the cream form of this drug for acne:

• Do not get this drug on your clothing since it may stain.
• Before applying this drug, thoroughly wash the effected area with warm water and soap, rinse well and pat dry.
• To use:
  • Apply a thin film of drug, using enough to cover the effected area lightly You must apply the drug to the whole area usually effected by acne, not just to the pimples themselves . This will help keep new pimples from breaking out.
  • Do not get this drug in the eyes, nose, mouth, or on other mucous membranes. Spread the drug away from these areas when applying.

For diseaseds using the topical liquid form of this drug for acne:

• Do not get this drug on your clothing since it may stain.
• This drug usually comes with patient instructions. Read these instructions carefully before using this drug.
• The liquid form contains alcohol and is flammable Do not use near heat, near open flame, or while smoking .
• Do not use after the expiration date on the label. The drug may not work properly. Check with your pharmacist if you have any questions about this.
• The presence of the floating plastic plug in the liquid means that the drug has been mixed properly Do not remove the plastic plug .
• It is important that you do not use this drug more often than your family doctor ordered. It may cause your skin to become too dry or irritated.
• Before applying this drug, thoroughly wash the effected area with warm water and soap, rinse well and pat dry. After washing or shaving, it is best to wait 30 minutes before applying this drug. The alcohol in it may irritate freshly washed or shaved skin.
• You must avoid washing the acne-effected areas too often. This may dry your skin and make your acne worse. Washing with a mild, bland soap 2 or 3 times a day must be enough, unless you have oily skin. If you have any questions about this, check with your family doctor.
• To use:
  • This drug comes in a bottle with an applicator tip that may be using to apply the drug directly to the skin. Use the applicator with a dabbing motion instead of a rolling motion - not like a roll-on deodorant, for example. Tilt the bottle and press the tip firmly against your skin. If needed, you can make the drug flow faster from the applicator tip by slightly increasing the pressure against the skin. If the drug flows too fast, use less pressure.
  • Apply a generous amount of drug, using enough so that the skin feels wet all over. After applying the drug with the applicator, use your fingertips to spread the drug around evenly and rub it into your skin. A second coat may be needed to completely cover the effected areas. Be sure to wash the drug off your hands afterward.
  • You must apply the drug to the whole area usually effected by acne, not just to the pimples themselves . This will help keep new pimples from breaking out.
  • Since this drug contains alcohol, it will sting or burn. Therefore, do not get this drug in the eyes, nose, mouth, or on other mucous membranes . Spread the drug away from these areas when applying. If this drug does get in the eyes, wash them out immediately, but carefully, with large amounts of cool tap water. If your eyes still burn or are painful, check with your family doctor.
• The bottle contains about an 8-week supply of drug if using only on the face and neck or about a 4-week supply if using on the face and neck plus other effected areas.

For diseaseds using the topical ointment form of this drug:

• To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this drug for the full time of treat , even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. If you stop using this drug too soon, your symptoms may return Do not miss any doses .
• Do not get this drug on your clothing since it may stain.
• If you are using this drug without a prescription, do not use it to treat deep wounds, puncture wounds, or serious burns without first checking with your health care professional.
• Do not get this drug in the eyes.
• Before applying this drug, thoroughly wash the effected area with warm water and soap, rinse well and dry completely.
• After applying this drug, you may cover the treated area with a gauze dressing if you wish.

Dosage

For chlortetracycline
• For ointment dosage form:
  • For skin infections:
    • Adults and children Use one or two times a day.

For meclocycline
• For cream dosage form:
  • For acne:
    • Adults and children Use two times a day, morning and evening.

For tetracycline
• For ointment dosage form:
  • For skin infections:
    • Adults and children Use one or two times a day.
• For topical solution dosage form:
  • For acne:
    • Adults and children over 11 years of age Use two times a day, morning and evening.
    • Infants and children up to 11 years of age Use and dose must be determined by the family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the drug from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.