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Doxycycline For Rosacea - Effective Prescription Treatment

Doxycycline For Rosacea - Effective Prescription Treatment

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  • tickEffectively reduces redness and inflammation associated with rosacea
  • tickTreats all four types of rosacea including papulopustular and ocular forms
  • tickProvides symptomatic relief when topical treatments haven't worked
  • tickSimple once-daily dosing regimen for six to 12 weeks
  • tickClinically proven tetracycline antibiotic with strong evidence for rosacea relief
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Doxycycline is a prescription antibiotic that can provide effective relief from moderate-to-severe symptoms of rosacea.

It can help alleviate the redness, bumpiness and inflammation associated with the four different types of rosacea. If you have rosacea that has not responded to topical treatments (those applied directly to the skin), Doxycycline may provide more effective relief.

Clinically proven and recommended by dermatologists, this antibiotic is taken over a treatment course of between six and twelve weeks.

A quick, easy and confidential questionnaire needs to be filled in for us to make sure that Doxycycline is the right treatment option for you.

Is Doxycycline Right For Me
Suitable for age: 18 years +
Suitable for pregnancy?No
Suitable for breastfeeding?No
Maximum per order:3
Consultation required?Yes

This treatment requires an online consultation for review by our medical team. The decision to supply the specific treatment and quantity requested will be based on whether our medical team are satisfied that it will be safe, appropriate, and effective.

Type of medicine
Tetracycline antibiotics
Works by
Kills the bacteria that causes rosacea
Active ingredient
Doxycycline hyclate
Strength
100mg (2 x 50mg)
Effective within
Up to 12 weeks
Pack size
56 capsules
Generic
Yes
Use with alcohol
In moderation

About Doxycycline For Rosacea

Doxycycline is a prescription tetracycline antibiotic that can be used for the treatment of rosacea. It comes in 50mg capsules that should be taken with food and water.

It can provide relief from chronic rosacea when topical treatments have been ineffective.

How Does Doxycycline For Rosacea Work?

Doxycycline is an antibiotic that combats the symptoms of rosacea (reducing redness and inflammation) by fighting the bacteria that contribute to its symptoms. It does this by stopping the growth of protein that contributes to bacterial growth.

While it is not a cure for rosacea, it can provide substantial relief from its symptoms.

How To Take/Use Doxycycline For Rosacea

Take two 50mg Doxycycline capsules once a day with water. It is also recommended to take Doxycycline with food as it can make you nauseous if you take it on an empty stomach.

Treatment should be taken for between six and twelve weeks depending on your healthcare provider's instructions. It's very important to complete the full course, even if your symptoms improve.

Ingredients

The active ingredient of Doxycycline capsules is doxycycline hyclate. Other inactive ingredients include hypromellose, sodium lauryl sulphate, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, gelatin and titanium dioxide (E171).

Side Effects

Like all medications, Doxycycline has been known to cause some side effects, although not everyone will experience them and their severity can vary.

The most common side effect is nausea, although this can be reduced by taking capsules with food. Some people may experience headaches, and increased sensitivity to sunlight.

Rare side effects include difficulty breathing and wheeziness, severe or persistent diarrhoea, severe headache with blurred or distorted vision, blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals, fevers or chills, joint or muscle pain, low blood pressure, or increased heart rate.

If you experience any of these rare side effects, stop taking Doxycycline and consult our clinical team or your doctor straight away.

For a full list of side effects and information about taking Doxycycline, including interactions with other medication, see the Patient Information Leaflet.

Warnings

Talk to your healthcare provider before taking Doxycycline if any of the following apply to you:

You are likely to be exposed to strong sunlight or UV light (e.g. if you are going on holiday or using a sunbed) as it can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.

You have kidney or liver problems, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), porphyria (a rare blood disease) or if you have ever had systemic lupus erythematosus (an allergic condition causing joint pain, skin rashes and fever).

You suspect you have syphilis. You should tell your doctor as they will need to monitor your treatment.

Doxycycline can interact with other medications such as retinoids (causing skin irritation or increased pressure in the skull leading to intense headaches). They can increase the risk of bleeding if you are taking blood thinners.

Do not take Doxycycline if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Be sure to complete the entire course of treatment, even if your symptoms improve very quickly.

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