what antibiotic family is dynacin
Dynacin Â® is a tetracycline-class antibiotic medicine. Dynacin Â® is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the skin, respiratory tract, urinary tract, some sexually transmitted diseases, and others. Dynacin Â® may be used along with other treatments for severe acne. Sometimes, other germs, called viruses cause infections. The common cold is a virus. Dynacin Â®, like other antibiotics, does not treat viruses. Who should not use Dynacin Â®? Do not take Dynacin Â® if you are allergic to minocycline or other tetracycline antibiotics. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a list of these medications if you are not sure. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in Dynacin Â®. Dynacin Â® is not recommended for pregnant women or children up to 8 years old because: 1.