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The Rosacea Pill - How to Use, Do's, Don'ts & Expectations

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  • Complete your eNurse Check-Ups to guide you during your first 60 days of treatment.
  • Always prioritize any instruction received directly from your prescribing dermatologist.

Expectations:

  1. Visible results can take up to 6-8 weeks.
  2. Side effects can include dry, sensitive skin and an upset stomach. For information about how to manage side effects, please use eNurse Check-Ups on the Musely app. 

Do’s:

  1. Take the medication with a full glass of water and food.
  2. Use SPF 30+ daily. We recommend The Day Cream.

Don'ts:

  1. Avoid dairy, iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within two hours before and after taking the medication.
  2. Avoid laying down for an hour after taking the medication.
  3. Avoid tanning beds or UV nail beds while using this medication.
  4. Avoid potential factors that may trigger a rosacea flare-up.
    1. Factors can include the following: sun, heat, stress, alcohol, caffeine, or spicy foods.
  5. Stop using if you are experiencing yeast infections, body rashes, or extreme irritation. Consult with your dermatologist.

How to Use

Note: This medication is to be taken orally, twice a day, or as directed by your doctor. 

  1. Take medicine with a full glass of water and non-dairy food to avoid an upset stomach.
  2. Do not lay down after taking doxycycline for an hour.
  3. Do not take iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours before or after taking doxycycline.

For more Frequently Asked Questions with answers from our team of Board-Certified dermatologists: please visit our DOCTOR FAQ page.

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