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Face Became Red And Itchy
hello doctor , m 20 years old, girl, height 5 1 & weight 40kg. i have been using doxy 1 l dr forte capsules for acne as suggested by my doctor. but, i think i got side effect of it b coz my face became red n itchy. is it so? or its a common effect? if yes, what i have to do? please help.... hello doctor, m 20 years old, height 5 1 & weight 40kg. i have been using doxy 1 l dr forte capsules for acne as suggested by my doctor. but, i think i got side effect of it b coz my face became red n itchy. is it so? or its a common effect? if yes, what i have to do? please help.
Fri, 15 Jul 2011
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Yes, You are right. This drug is known to cause itching, skin rash and sunlight sensitive rash and lesions on the face and hands. Better to discontinue the drug and consult Doctor for different drug like Erythromycin which will help. As of now avoid going into sunlight. Take Cetrizine or any other over the counter antihistamines for relief now. Apply Lactocalamine lotion to affected area on skin. Drink plenty of water.
Yes, You are right. This drug is known to cause itching, skin rash and sunlight sensitive rash and lesions on the face and hands. Better to discontinue the drug and consult Doctor for different drug like Erythromycin which will help. As of now avoid going into sunlight. Take Cetrizine or any other over the counter antihistamines for relief now. Apply Lactocalamine lotion to affected area on skin. Drink plenty of water.
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