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Is Doxy-1 Effective In Treatment Of Acne?

My doctor (Dermatologist) has prescribed me Doxy-1 capsules (one at night) for 20 days, for acne treatment. I am very thin person and susceptible to acidity and 18 years old (weight: 43KG. and height 5ft.5inches) Can I take the prescribed medicine? Will it cause side effects to me?
posted on Sun, 7 Dec 2014
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Hello,
Yes you can take doxycycline as prescribed by your doctor. It is a good antibiotic for acne. For acidity you may take pantaprazole tablet empty stomach in morning.
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Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Is Doxy-1 Effective In Treatment Of Acne?

Hello, Yes you can take doxycycline as prescribed by your doctor. It is a good antibiotic for acne. For acidity you may take pantaprazole tablet empty stomach in morning. Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda