Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use).
Inform patients using AMZEEQ (minocycline) topical foam, 4% of the following information and instructions:
Flammability
The propellant in AMZEEQ is flammable. Instruct the patient to avoid fire, flame, and smoking during and immediately following application.
Tooth Discoloration
Advise caregivers of pediatric patients that AMZEEQ may cause permanent discoloration of deciduous and permanent teeth during tooth development (generally up to the age of 8 years) based on observations with oral tetracycline.
Lactation
Advise women that breastfeeding is not recommended during AMZEEQ therapy.
Tissue Hyperpigmentation
Inform patients that AMZEEQ may cause discoloration of skin, scars, teeth or gums based on observations with oral minocycline.
Clostridioides difficile Associated Diarrhea
Advise patients that Clostridioides difficile associated diarrhea can occur with oral minocycline therapy. Advise patients to seek medical attention if they develop watery or bloody stools while using AMZEEQ.
Hepatotoxicity
Inform patients about the possibility of hepatotoxicity reported with oral minocycline. Advise patients to seek medical advice if they experience symptoms or signs of hepatotoxicity, including loss of appetite, tiredness, diarrhea, jaundice, increased bleeding tendencies, confusion, and sleepiness.
Central Nervous System Effects
Inform patients that central nervous system adverse reactions including dizziness or vertigo have been reported with oral minocycline therapy. Caution patients about driving vehicles or using hazardous machinery if they experience such symptoms while on AMZEEQ.
Intracranial Hypertension
Inform patients that intracranial hypertension can occur with minocycline therapy. Advise patients to seek medical attention if they develop unusual headache, visual symptoms, such as blurred vision, diplopia, and vision loss.
Photosensitivity
Inform patients that photosensitivity manifested by an exaggerated sunburn reaction has been observed in some individuals taking oral tetracyclines, including minocycline. Advise patients to minimize or avoid exposure to natural or artificial UV light (tanning beds or UVA/B treatment) while using AMZEEQ. Discuss other sun protection measures, if patients need to be outdoors while using AMZEEQ. Advise patients to discontinue treatment at the first evidence of sunburn.
Autoimmune Syndromes
Inform patients that autoimmune syndromes, including drug-induced lupus-like syndrome, autoimmune hepatitis, vasculitis and serum sickness have been observed with oral tetracycline-class drugs, including minocycline. Symptoms may be manifested by arthralgia, fever, rash and malaise. Advise patients who experience such symptoms to stop the drug immediately and seek medical help.
Other Information
AMZEEQ should be applied exactly as directed.
AMZEEQ may stain fabric.
Manufactured by: ASM Aerosol-Service AG, Mohlin, Switzerland
Manufactured for: Journey Medical Corporation, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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