Can Doxycycline Hyclate Be Taken For Acne When Allergic To Cefazoline?

Posted on Fri, 22 Jun 2018

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Question : Hello , yesterday the doctor wrote doxycycline hyclate 100mg cap from acne to my son . He is allergic to cefazoline . Can he take these antibiotics?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

There is no need to worry as doxycycline hyclate does not contain any cefazolin and it is safe for your son to take it.

I hope I answered your question, if you don’t have any other clarifications then please close the discussion..

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Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (2 hours later)

Can my son takes doxycycline hyclate 100 mg cap 1 month from acne?Or 2 week?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
One month

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

He can take doxycycline for one month as prescribed by his doctor.

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