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Dosing

Dosing that is patient friendly

Once-daily dosing

When asked, a majority of patients reported the product was easy to use and had an overall satisfying experience.8,9*†

HAVE YOUR PATIENTS Use AMZEEQ ONCE daily

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SHAKE

If using a new can, patient should allow to warm to room temperature. Shake well. Place thumb under tab above nozzle and lift up to remove the cap from the Amzeeq foam can.

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DISPENSE

Patient should dispense a small amount of Amzeeq on their fingertip.

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APPLY

Have patient rub into acne-affected areas of the skin, including face, neck, shoulders, arms, back, or chest. Use as part of a routine at approximately the same time each day.

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WAIT

Patients should wait at least 8 hours before and after applying Amzeeq to use a product (Rx or OTC) containing benzoyl peroxide.

  • Before applying Amzeeq, affected areas should be washed with a non‐medicated cleanser‡

Patients should not bathe, shower, or swim for at least 1 hour after application.

  • Amzeeq should be applied at approximately the same time each day, preferably in the evening at least 1 hour before bedtime
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  • *Subject Satisfaction Questionnaire was completed at Week 12 visit or at the final visit for those subjects who prematurely withdrew from the study. Pooled Amzeeq population (N=972). Patients were asked to describe their level of satisfaction based on a 5-point categorical scale from "very dissatisfied" to "very satisfied."
  • †There is no clinical significance to qualitative survey findings.
  • ‡Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizing agent that may inactivate Amzeeq if applied concomitantly. During a 40-week, open-label, extension safety study of Amzeeq, a minimum of 8 hours was recommended between the use of Amzeeq and any product (Rx or OTC) containing benzoyl peroxide.8,9
Application considerations

Due to the yellow tint of the minocycline molecule contained in Amzeeq, patients may experience a temporary, slight yellow "glare" on the skin. This is not a staining of the skin and can be washed off with soap and water after waiting at least 1 hour.

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Patients should not bathe, shower, or swim for at least 1 hour after applying Amzeeq.

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Applying Amzeeq as part of a pre-bedtime routine may help to alleviate practical concerns associated with discoloration of fabrics.

Amzeeq is a topical foam that comes in a 30 g can
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