Acne Medications
Definition of Acne: An inflammatory skin condition characterized by superficial skin eruptions around hair follicles.
Drugs associated with Acne
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Acne. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
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Accutane (Pro, More...) generic name: isotretinoin class: miscellaneous antineoplastics, miscellaneous uncategorized agents | 184 reviews | Rate it | 8.6 |
Aldactone (Pro, More...) generic name: spironolactone class: aldosterone receptor antagonists, potassium-sparing diuretics | 4 reviews | Rate it | 9.7 |
Bactrim (Pro, More...) generic name: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim class: miscellaneous antibiotics, sulfonamides | 16 reviews | Rate it | 9.2 |
Bactrim DS (Pro, More...) generic name: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim class: miscellaneous antibiotics, sulfonamides | 4 reviews | Rate it | 5.8 |
Keflex (Pro, More...) generic name: cephalexin class: first generation cephalosporins | 2 reviews | Rate it | 7.0 |
Loestrin 24 Fe (Pro, More...) generic name: ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone class: contraceptives, sex hormone combinations | 30 reviews | Rate it | 4.5 |
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 (More...) generic name: ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone class: contraceptives, sex hormone combinations | 3 reviews | Rate it | 4.3 |
Milk of Magnesia (More...) generic name: magnesium hydroxide class: antacids, laxatives | 1 review | Rate it | 7.0 |
Minocin (Pro, More...) generic name: minocycline class: tetracyclines | 8 reviews | Rate it | 6.0 |
Ortho Tri-Cyclen (Pro, More...) generic name: ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate class: contraceptives | 4 reviews | Rate it | 7.7 |
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (More...) generic name: magnesium hydroxide class: antacids, laxatives | 0 reviews | Not rated Be the first |
Retin-A (Pro, More...) generic name: tretinoin class: topical acne agents | 5 reviews | Rate it | 7.2 |
Septra (Pro, More...) generic name: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim class: miscellaneous antibiotics, sulfonamides | 2 reviews | Rate it | 9.7 |
Septra DS (More...) generic name: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim class: miscellaneous antibiotics, sulfonamides | 0 reviews | Rate it | 9.0 |
SMZ-TMP DS (More...) generic name: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim class: miscellaneous antibiotics, sulfonamides | 2 reviews | Rate it | 10 |
Tri-Sprintec (Pro, More...) generic name: ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate class: contraceptives | 22 reviews | Rate it | 6.8 |
TriNessa (Pro, More...) generic name: ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate class: contraceptives | 11 reviews | Rate it | 7.6 |
Vibramycin (Pro, More...) generic name: doxycycline class: miscellaneous antimalarials, tetracyclines | 3 reviews | Rate it | 7.7 |
Yasmin (Pro, More...) generic name: drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol class: contraceptives | 12 reviews | Rate it | 7.4 |
Yaz (Pro, More...) generic name: drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol class: contraceptives | 40 reviews | Rate it | 7.7 |
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Synonym(s): Acne Vulgaris; Blackheads; Breakouts; Cystic acne; Pimples; Whiteheads; Zits
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