Oracea Dosage
Generic name: DOXYCYCLINE 40mg
Dosage form: capsule, delayed release
Drug classes: Miscellaneous antimalarials, Tetracyclines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 30, 2025.
General Dosing Information
Take one ORACEA capsule (40 mg) once daily in the morning on an empty stomach, preferably at least one hour prior to or two hours after meals. Administration of adequate amounts of fluid along with the capsules is recommended to wash down the capsule to reduce the risk of esophageal irritation and ulceration [see Adverse Reactions (6)].
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