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Tetracycline for Acne (Cont.)

Dosage of Tetracycline for Acne

The recommended dosage of tetracycline for acne that is moderate to severe is tetracycline 125 mg to tetracycline 500 mg, twice daily. Acne treatment should be continued for at least 12 weeks for maximum benefit. As acne improves, your healthcare provider may decrease the dosage to 125 mg to 500 mg once daily.
 
Acne treatment may be needed for up to 12 weeks or even longer.
 
You can read more about general acne treatment by going to the following eMedTV articles:
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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