Ala-Tet and Minocin (Minocycline Injection)

• Generic Name: tetracycline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ala-Tet, Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap, Tetracon, Robitet 500, Emtet-500

Ala-Tet is an antibiotic that fights infection caused by bacteria.

Ala-Tet is used to treat many different bacterial infections of the skin, intestines, respiratory tract, urinary tract, genitals, lymph nodes, and other body systems. This medicine is often used in treating severe acne, or sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis, gonorrhea, or chlamydia. This medicine is also used to treat infections you can get from direct contact with infected animals or contaminated food.

In some cases, Ala-Tet is used when penicillin or another antibiotic cannot be used to treat serious infections such as Anthrax, Listeria, Clostridium, Actinomyces, and others.

Ala-Tet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: minocycline
• Dosage Forms: capsule, coated pellets
• Other Brand Names: Dynacin, Minocin, Minocin PAC, Solodyn, Ximino, Minolira, Vectrin, Myrac

• It is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections.
• It is used to treat pimples (acne).
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.