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Drugs List

  • Achromycin
  • tetracycline topical
  • Sulfoam
  • Sulfo-Lo
  • Liquimat Medium
  • Sulfur Sublimed
  • Sulfur Precipitated
  • Sulfur Soap
  • Acnotex
  • Rezamid
  • Liquimat Light
  • Fostril
  • sulfur topical
  • Sulpho-Lac Soap
  • Sulpho-Lac
  • Sulmasque
  • Sulforcin
  • R A Acne
  • resorcinol topical
  • Resorcinol
  • Resinol
  • Achromycin
  • tetracycline topical
  • Sulfoam
  • Sulfo-Lo
  • Liquimat Medium
  • Sulfur Sublimed
  • Sulfur Precipitated
  • Sulfur Soap
  • Acnotex
  • Rezamid
  • Liquimat Light
  • Fostril
  • sulfur topical
  • Sulpho-Lac Soap
  • Sulpho-Lac
  • Sulmasque
  • Sulforcin
  • R A Acne
  • resorcinol topical
  • Resorcinol
  • Resinol

Drugs Overview Articles

Acne
TOPICAL DRUGS. Treatment for mild noninflammatory acne consists of reducing the formation of new comedones with topical tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide, adapalene, or salicylic acid.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Drugs Articles

tetracycline
Antibacterial; antibiotic derived from Streptomyces aureofaciens or produced semisynthetically from oxytetracycline.
Source:AHFS
Tetracycline Hydrochloride Oral capsule
TETRACYCLINE (tet ra SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Doxycycline Hyclate Oral capsule
DOXYCYCLINE (dox i SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. It is used to treat many kinds of infections, like dental, skin, respiratory, and urinary tract infections. It also treats acne, Lyme disease, malaria, and certain sexually transmitted infections. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Doxycycline Monohydrate Oral capsule, biphasic re...
DOXYCYCLINE (dox i SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections, Lyme disease, and malaria. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Doxycycline Hyclate Oral tablet [Periodontitis]
DOXYCYCLINE (dox i SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. This medicine is used to treat a dental infection called periodontitis. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Doxycycline Calcium Oral suspension
DOXYCYCLINE (dox i SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. It is used to treat many kinds of infections, like dental, skin, respiratory, and urinary tract infections. It also treats acne, Lyme disease, malaria, and certain sexually transmitted infections. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Doxycycline Hyclate Solution for injection
DOXYCYCLINE (dox i SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. It is used to treat many kinds of infections, like skin, stomach, respiratory, and urinary tract infections. It also treats Lyme disease and certain sexually transmitted infections. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
doxycycline (EENT)
Semisynthetic tetracycline antibiotic.
Source:AHFS
doxycycline (systemic)
Antibacterial; semisynthetic tetracycline antibiotic derived from oxytetracycline.
Source:AHFS
Doxycycline Hyclate Gastro-resistant tablet
DOXYCYCLINE (dox i SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. It is used to treat many kinds of infections, like dental, skin, respiratory, and urinary tract infections. It also treats acne, Lyme disease, malaria, and certain sexually transmitted infections. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
doxycycline
Semisynthetic tetracycline antibiotic. Available as 40-mg capsules (Oracea ® ) containing 2 types of doxycycline beads (i.e., 30 mg as immediate-release beads and 10 mg as delayed-release beads).
Source:AHFS
isotretinoin
Synthetic retinoid; anti-acne drug.
Source:AHFS
Isotretinoin Oral capsule
ISOTRETINOIN (eye soe TRET i noyn) treats severe acne that has not responded to other therapy like antibiotics. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Minocycline Hydrochloride Solution for injection
MINOCYCLINE (mi noe SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Minocycline Hydrochloride Oral tablet
MINOCYCLINE (mi noe SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It stops the growth of some bacteria. It is used to treat many kinds of infections, like acne, respiratory, urinary tract, and sexually transmitted infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Minocycline Hydrochloride Oral tablet
MINOCYCLINE (mi noe SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
minocycline (EENT)
Antibacterial; semisynthetic tetracycline antibiotic.
Source:AHFS
minocycline (systemic)
Antibacterial; semisynthetic tetracycline antibiotic.
Source:AHFS
estrogen-progestin combinations
Contraceptive combinations containing estrogenic and progestinic steroids.
Source:AHFS
Tretinoin Topical cream
TRETINOIN (TRET i noe in) is a naturally occurring form of vitamin A. It is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Tretinoin Topical gel
TRETINOIN (TRET i noe in) is a naturally occurring form of vitamin A. It is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Tretinoin Topical solution
TRETINOIN (TRET i noe in) is a naturally occurring form of vitamin A. It is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Tretinoin Topical cream [Cosmetic Use]
TRETINOIN (TRET i noe in) is a naturally occurring form of vitamin A. It is used on the skin to treat the effects of aging on the face, such as fine lines, wrinkles, or age spots. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
tretinoin (topical)
All trans -retinoic acid; a retinoid.
Source:AHFS
Benzoyl Peroxide Topical gel
BENZOYL PEROXIDE (BEN zoe ill per OX ide) is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Source:GOLD
Benzoyl Peroxide Topical pad, cleanser
BENZOYL PEROXIDE (BEN zoe ill per OX ide) is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Benzoyl Peroxide Topical suspension, cleanser
BENZOYL PEROXIDE (BEN zoe ill per OX ide) is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Clindamycin Phosphate Topical solution
CLINDAMYCIN (KLIN da MYE sin) is a lincosamide antibiotic. It is used on the skin to stop the growth of certain bacteria that cause acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Clindamycin Phosphate Topical foam
CLINDAMYCIN (KLIN da MYE sin) is a lincosamide antibiotic. It is used on the skin to stop the growth of certain bacteria that cause acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Clindamycin Phosphate Topical lotion
CLINDAMYCIN (KLIN da MYE sin) is a lincosamide antibiotic. It is used on the skin to stop the growth of certain bacteria that cause acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Clindamycin Phosphate Medicated topical pledget
CLINDAMYCIN (KLIN da MYE sin) is a lincosamide antibiotic. It is used on the skin to stop the growth of certain bacteria that cause acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
clindamycin (topical)
Antibacterial; broad-spectrum antibiotic derived from lincomycin.
Source:AHFS
Erythromycin Topical solution
ERYTHROMYCIN (er ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used on the skin to treat acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Erythromycin Topical gel
ERYTHROMYCIN (er ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used on the skin to treat acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Erythromycin Topical pad, cleanser
ERYTHROMYCIN (er ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used on the skin to treat acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Erythromycin Topical ointment
ERYTHROMYCIN (er ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used on the skin to treat acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
erythromycin (topical)
Antibacterial; macrolide antibiotic.
Source:AHFS
Salicylic Acid Topical foam
SALICYCLIC ACID (SAL i SIL ik AS id) is a skin cleanser. It is used to treat and prevent acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Salicylic Acid Medicated plaster
SALICYCLIC ACID (SAL i SIL ik AS id) breaks down layers of thick skin. It is used to treat common and plantar warts, psoriasis, calluses, and corns. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Salicylic Acid Shampoo
SALICYCLIC ACID (SAL i SIL ik AS id) breaks down layers of thick skin. It is used to treat dandruff, psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
salicylic acid
Keratolytic agent; derivative of benzoic acid.
Source:AHFS
Salicylic Acid Topical solution
SALICYCLIC ACID (SAL i SIL ik AS id) breaks down layers of thick skin. It is used to treat common and plantar warts, psoriasis, calluses, and corns. It is also used to treat or to prevent acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Sulfur
Sulfur is a homeopathic remedy that is used to treat a variety of chronic or acute ailments. Elemental sulfur is present in all living tissues.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Benzoyl Peroxide,Clindamycin Gel
BENZOYL PEROXIDE;CLINDAMYCIN GEL (BEN zoe ill per OX ide; klin da MYE sin) is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Azelaic Acid Topical cream
AZELAIC ACID (ay ze LAY ik AS id) is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Azelaic Acid Topical gel
AZELAIC ACID (ay ze LAY ik AS id) is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate rosacea. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
azelaic acid
Antibacterial and antiproliferative agent; naturally occurring aliphatic dicarboxylic acid.
Source:AHFS
adapalene
Retinoid; synthetic naphthoic acid-derivative.
Source:AHFS
Adapalene Topical gel
ADAPALENE is applied to the skin to treat mild to moderate acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Clindamycin Phosphate, Tretinoin Topical gel
CLINDAMYCIN; TRETINOIN (KLIN da MYE sin; TRET i noe in) is a combination of a topical antibiotic and a form of vitamin A. It is used to treat acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Tazarotene Topical gel
TAZAROTENE (ta ZAR oh teen) is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne or psoriasis. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
tazarotene
Synthetic acetylenic retinoid.
Source:AHFS
Tazarotene Topical cream [Cosmetic Use]
TAZAROTENE (ta ZAR oh teen) is applied to the skin to treat facial wrinkles or certain types of dark or light colored spots on the face. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Tazarotene Topical cream
TAZAROTENE (ta ZAR oh teen) is applied to the skin to treat psoriasis and mild to moderate acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Sulfacetamide Sodium Topical pad, cleanser
SULFACETAMIDE (sul fa SEE ta mide) is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It is used to treats minor skin infections. It also helps certain skin conditions like seborrhea. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Sulfacetamide Sodium Topical foam
SULFACETAMIDE (sul fa SEE ta mide) is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It is used to treat minor skin infections of the scalp. It also helps certain scalp conditions like seborrhea. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Sulfacetamide Sodium Topical suspension
SULFACETAMIDE (sul fa SEE ta mide) is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It is used on the skin to treat acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
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