Oracea
Oracea is a medicine for adults that helps reduce pimples and red bumps on the face caused by rosacea.
Form
säädellysti vapauttava kapseli, kova
Strength
40 mg
Active Ingredient
Doxycycline monohydrate
Manufacturer
Galderma Nordic AB
How to Use
Dosage
Take one capsule every morning.
Method
Swallow the capsule whole with a full glass of water, on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after a meal; make sure to take it while sitting or standing to avoid throat irritation.
Important
Do not take more than one capsule per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nose and throat inflammation
- •Sinus inflammation
- •Fungal infection
- •Anxiety
- •Sinus headache
- •High or increased blood pressure
- •Diarrhea
- •Upper abdominal pain
- •Dry mouth
- •Back pain
- •Pain
- •Changes in some blood tests (like blood sugar or liver function)
RARE
- •Allergic reactions
- •Changes in blood cell counts
- •Increased pressure in the brain
- •Inflammation around the heart
- •Feeling sick, throwing up, diarrhea, loss of appetite
- •Liver damage
- •Rash or itchy skin bumps (hives)
- •Skin sensitivity to light (sunburns more easily)
- •Increased urea levels in blood
- •Severe allergic reactions with swelling of eyes, lips, or tongue
- •Yeast infection around the anus or genitals
- •Red blood cell damage (anemia)
- •Black-brown discoloration in thyroid tissue (usually with normal thyroid function)
- •Increased pressure in the brain in children
- •Tongue inflammation
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Intestine inflammation
- •Esophagus inflammation or ulcers
- •Skin inflammation with peeling
- •Worsening of lupus (an autoimmune disease)
- •Nail detachment after sun exposure
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to doxycycline, other tetracycline medicines, or any other ingredients in Oracea.
- Do not use if you are pregnant, as it can harm the unborn baby by causing permanent tooth discoloration.
- Do not use with oral retinoids (medicines for severe acne).
- Do not use if you have a condition causing lack of stomach acid or have had upper intestinal surgery.
- Not for children under 12 years old, as it can cause permanent tooth discoloration or development problems.
Show 11 more warnings
- Oracea is not for treating bacterial infections.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver disease.
- Tell your doctor if you often get yeast infections or have one now in your mouth or vagina.
- Tell your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis (a muscle weakness disease).
- Tell your doctor if you have colitis (inflammation in your large intestine).
- Tell your doctor if you have irritation or sores in your esophagus (food pipe).
- Tell your doctor if your rosacea affects your eyes.
- Avoid strong sunlight or sunbeds, as Oracea can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Use sunscreen and protective clothing. Stop taking Oracea if you get a bad sunburn.
- Tell your doctor if you have any sugar intolerance.
- Do not take Oracea with milk or dairy products. Wait 2-3 hours after your dose before eating or drinking dairy.
- See your doctor right away if you get severe or bloody diarrhea during or after treatment, as it could be a sign of serious gut inflammation.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium and aluminium reduce absorption. Protect yourself from excessive exposure to sunlight because of the risk of burning the skin. (updated 6.11.2023)