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Not a controlled substanceFDA-approved product
Doxycycline
Short-course antibiotic for inflammatory acne
An oral antibiotic for moderate inflammatory acne, prescribed as a defined short course alongside a topical rather than indefinitely. Antibiotic stewardship matters: your NP sets an end date at the start.
Regulatory status
FDA-approved finished drug product.
Frequency
Once or twice daily, oral
Route
Oral
Supply
30-day supply
Minimum age
18+
What it does
What patients get from this
- Fast reduction in inflammatory lesions
- Paired with a topical to prevent relapse
- Defined course with a planned stop date
- Well-studied in dermatology
We will not prescribe this if
- Current pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Known tetracycline hypersensitivity
- Concurrent isotretinoin
The intake asks about each of these. Some answers stop the process; others are flagged for your nurse practitioner.
Labs your NP may order
- No routine baseline labs are required for this treatment.
Draw at our Fort Lauderdale clinic or a reference lab near you. Your NP reviews the results and posts them to your account.
Please read
- Causes significant sun sensitivity. Daily sunscreen is not optional on this medicine.
- Take with a full glass of water and stay upright for thirty minutes to avoid oesophageal irritation.
- Prescribed as a limited course. Long-term antibiotic use for acne is not offered here.