Tetracycline Topical application and Turalio

• 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.

• Generic Name: pexidartinib
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Turalio

Turalio (pexidartinib) is a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor that helps decrease tumor growth.

Turalio is used to treat giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath (also called tenosynovial giant cell tumor, or pigmented villonodular synovitis).

Turalio is available only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of this medicine.