Risedronate and Calcium and Tetracycline Topical application

• Generic Name: calcium carbonate / risedronate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Actonel and Calcium, Actonel with Calcium

• It is used to prevent or treat soft, brittle bones (osteoporosis).

• Generic Name: tetracycline topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Tetracyclines belong to the family of medicines called antibiotics. The topical ointment forms are used to treat infections of the skin. Meclocycline cream and the topical liquid form of tetracycline are used to help control acne. They may be used alone or with one or more other medicines that are applied to the skin or taken by mouth for acne.

Topical ointment forms of the tetracyclines are available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of these medicines for your medical problem. Meclocycline cream and the topical liquid form of tetracycline are available only with your doctor's prescription.