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ORAL MEDICATIONS
Oral antibiotics may be prescribed by a dermatologist to treat rosacea pustules, papules and control a flare-up. It may take up to 4 weeks to notice dramatic improvement; longer-term use of oral antibiotics is not recommended due to possible side-effects.
- Doxycycline
is an antibiotic that treats pustules and ocular rosacea. It is used in Oracea, manufactured by CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Erythromycin
is an oral or topical antibiotic used for anti-microbial effect. - Minocycline
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is an antibiotic used for anti-inflammatory properties. -
- Tetracycline
is an antibiotic used to treat severe cases of rosacea.
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