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CNN from Ipca contains minocycline, a tetracycline-group antibiotic. It is used by doctors to treat a range of bacterial infections, including stubborn acne.

• Moderate to severe inflammatory acne
• Certain skin and soft tissue infections
• Other bacterial infections as judged by your doctor

Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic that stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. By slowing down the bacteria, it helps the body's defences clear up the infection.

Take by mouth with a full glass of water as prescribed by your doctor. Stay upright for a little while after taking it. Complete the full course even if you feel better.

• Nausea or upset stomach
• Dizziness
• Skin darkening with long-term use
• Sun sensitivity
• Headache

Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, lupus, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid this medicine in young children unless advised by a doctor. Use sun protection while on treatment.

Store below 25 degrees Celsius in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the strip in its pack and out of reach of children.