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| Pronunciation |
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 (me
kloe SYE
kleen) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Meclan®
Topical |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antibiotic, Topical; Topical Skin Product, Acne |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to another tetracycline, meclocycline, or any
other part of the medicine.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- When applied to the skin, this medicine is used for the
prevention/treatment of acne.
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| How does it work? |
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- Meclocycline inhibits protein production in bacteria preventing them
from living.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Do not take by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes
(may burn).
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Clean affected area before use.
- Apply cream over skin.
- Apply solution until skin is wet.
- Cosmetics can be used after the skin has
dried.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Apply a missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to
your regular schedule.
- Do not apply a double dose or extra
doses.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Not to be used in children younger than 8 years of age.
- Excessive cream may cause fabric staining.
- You can get sunburned more easily. Avoid lots of sun. Use sunscreen;
wear protective clothing and eyewear.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Stinging, burning. This usually goes away in a few minutes.
- Yellowing of the skin. This will wash
off.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Follow up with healthcare
provider.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Pain, redness, or severe irritation.
- Any rash.
- No improvement in condition or feeling
worse.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store at room
temperature.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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