Once Daily Acne Antibiotics

What is Once Daily Acne Antibiotics and what is it used for?

Once Daily Acne Antibiotics is an oral antibiotic treatment used to treat moderate to severe acne. It treats skin infections and inflammations caused by bacteria by preventing the bacteria from producing the protein that allows them to reproduce and grow — essentially killing off the bacteria from your skin.

Once Daily Acne Antibiotics is often prescribed when over-the-counter acne treatments have proven ineffective. Before and after studies and patient reviews have shown Once Daily Acne Antibiotics to be an effective treatment for adult acne. (About 5% of women and 1% of men continue to have acne over the age of 25 in the UK).

Once Daily Acne Antibiotics are manufactured by Galderma. It is a prescription-only medicine is taken once a day for 8-12 weeks. Complete a short online consultation and order Once Daily Acne Antibiotics.

How does Once Daily Acne Antibiotics treat acne symptoms?

Acne isn’t cured, but it can be treated and managed with antibiotics such as Once Daily Acne Antibiotics. For treating acne, Once Daily Acne Antibiotics works to inhibit the bacteria associated with causing acne. The bacteria feeds on sebum produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin. This causes a build-up of waste products and fatty acids that can irritate the sebaceous glands. This irritation will cause the sebaceous glands to become inflamed, causing spots to develop.

Alternative acne treatments to Once Daily Acne Antibiotics

Speaking to a dermatologist may also be a good idea, and there are other acne treatments that you may want to consider, such as products containing salicylic acid or glycolic acid, or natural treatments like tea tree oil. If you need help getting rid of acne scars, you may need to speak to a specialist.

To find out more about acne vulgaris and to see all the available treatments, see our acne treatment page.

How to take Once Daily Acne Antibiotics

You should take 1 capsule daily, preferably in the morning with a full glass of water. You can take the capsule with or without food. A course will usually last for at least 8-12 weeks.

If you accidentally miss a dosage, take it as soon as you remember; however, if it’s nearly time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

How long does Once Daily Acne Antibiotics take to work?

You should notice a visible improvement in your skin condition within 8-12 weeks. After this time, if the acne treatment has been effective, you can continue to take Once Daily Acne Antibiotics for another 3 months, which should see further improvement.

If there has been no improvement in your acne, you should stop taking Once Daily Acne Antibiotics and discuss a different acne treatment with your doctor or pharmacist. Once Daily Acne Antibiotics should be used with a non-antibiotic topical treatment for best results and to reduce the chance of bacterial resistance.