Key facts about Oracea
What is Oracea?
Oracea is the brand name for doxycycline and is available as an oral capsule.
What dosages is Oracea available in?
Oracea is available as a 40 mg oral capsule.
What is Oracea used for?
Oracea is antibiotic used to treat inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules) of rosacea in adult patients.
How does Oracea work?
Oracea is a tetracycline antibiotic. It prevents bacteria from making certain proteins, which stops them from multiplying and spreading in your body. The way it works to treat rosacea isn’t fully known, but it’s thought to help lower inflammation.
How do I take Oracea?
Take one Oracea capsule (40 mg) once daily in the morning on an empty stomach, preferably at least one hour prior to or two hours after meals.
Is it safe for me to take Oracea?
Oracea is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication in the following:
- Hypersensitivity to doxycycline or other tetracyclines
Oracea Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Oracea:
- Nose and throat infection
- Diarrhea
- Sinus infection
- High blood pressure
- Stuffy nose
- Fungal infection
- Flu
- Stomach pain
- Anxiety
- Pain
Oracea Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Oracea. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following:
- Infectious diarrhea: severe diarrhea, watery or bloody stools, stomach cramps, stomach pain, fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting
- Pseudotumor cerebri or intracranial hypertension (high pressure in the brain): headache, dizziness, blurred vision, swelling inside eye, vision changes, double vision, vision loss
- Severe allergic reaction: itchy red rash (hives), trouble breathing, chest tightness, swelling of lips, tongue, face, or eyes
- Serious skin reactions: fever, chills, muscle aches, tiredness, rash, blistering or peeling skin
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Oracea
The following medications may interact with Oracea:
- Methoxyflurane
- Penicillins
- Anticoagulants
Who makes Oracea?
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
Is Oracea safe in pregnancy?
Avoid using Oracea if you’re pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant because it can cause serious harm to your unborn baby. It have harmful effects on the growth and development of your unborn baby’s teeth and bones. It can also affect bone growth when given to babies who were born early. Pregnant women shouldn’t take Oracea unless it’s absolutely necessary.
