Doxycycline 50mg For Acne

You should not take this medication if any of the following apply to you. If you are unsure, check with your doctor or pharmacist:

• if you are allergic to doxycycline, any other tetracycline antibiotic or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in the patient information leaflet).
• if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
• if you are breast-feeding.

If you have been given Doxycycline for acne, it may be a few weeks before you start to see an improvement.

If you take too much Doxycycline capsules, contact your doctor or nearest hospital immediately. Always take the labelled medicine package with you, regardless of whether there are any Doxycycline capsules left or not.

If you forget to take a capsule, take it as soon as you can. Take your next capsule at the right time. You should not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

It is important that you take the capsules for the full duration of your treatment. If you stop suddenly, your acne symptoms may return.

If you experience any of the following side effects, stop taking this medication and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away:

• sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, chest pain, fever, swelling of eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching.
• upset stomach, loss of appetite, severe, persistent or bloody diarrhoea.
• fever, swollen lymph nodes or skin rash.
• very severe headache which may be associated with visual disturbances such as blurred vision, double vision, or loss of vision.
• serious illness with widespread severe blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals.

Although these side effects are very rare, the symptoms can be severe.

You should not be taking Doxycycline if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

It’s best to avoid alcohol as it can reduce the medication’s effectiveness and potentially increase side effects. Alcohol may also worsen liver problems and increase the risk of stomach upset.

Doxycycline 50mg is often chosen as a first-line treatment because it has strong anti-inflammatory properties and effectively targets the bacteria causing acne. Unlike some other antibiotics, it can be taken with food and has a lower risk of causing sun sensitivity compared to higher doses.

Unlike topical treatments, Doxycycline 50mg works from within the body to fight bacterial infections and reduce inflammation. This oral medication circulates through your bloodstream to target acne-causing bacteria throughout all layers of the skin.

Doxycycline should be kept in the original packaging and stored in a dry place. You should not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and foil after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month

You should not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Instead, ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

If your medication become discoloured or show any other signs of deterioration, consult with your doctor or pharmacist who will tell you what to do.

Yes! You can buy Doxycycline online from trusted doctor and pharmacy e-Surgery. We are regulated by the GPhC, MHRA and CQC to provide you with a simple and legal way for you to order your medication online.

When ordering your medication online, check the website for the green GPhC logo. The GPhC website can be used to check if the pharmacy you are purchasing from is registered and operating legally. These steps ensure that the medication you are buying online is genuine.

If you require additional information about Doxycycline 50mg For Acne, a good source of information is the BNF website which provides in-depth information about the medication. Alternatively, e-Surgery has a free ‘Ask-a-Pharmacist’ service where you can receive professional healthcare advice. We’re here to help!