What is Solodyn?
Solodyn is a brand name for the prescription antibiotic minocycline, used to treat acne. It comes as an extended-release (ER) formulation, which means the drug is designed to release gradually over time.[1]
What is Solodyn used for?
Solodyn is prescribed for the treatment of moderate to severe acne. Because it’s an antibiotic, it’s intended for short-term control of acne symptoms under a clinician’s guidance.[1]
How does Solodyn work?
Minocycline (the active ingredient in Solodyn) is a tetracycline-class antibiotic. It treats acne in part by reducing acne-causing bacteria and by helping calm inflammation in the skin.[1]
What should patients know before taking it?
As with other minocycline products, Solodyn is prescription-only and has important safety considerations. One example is that minocycline can cause skin and other side effects in some patients, and it should be used only as directed by a healthcare professional.[1]
Is Solodyn the only form of minocycline?
No. Minocycline is available in other formulations besides Solodyn’s extended-release version, but Solodyn specifically refers to the minocycline ER brand.[1]
Sources
[1] https://www.drugs.com/solodyn.html