Oracea^® (doxycycline, USP) is the first and only oral therapy approved by the FDA to treat rosacea*

Living with rosacea can sometimes be challenging—but there is also good news. Although rosacea cannot be cured, it can now be treated in a way that reduces flare-ups and shortens the duration of rosacea episodes. Once-daily Oracea, the first and only oral therapy available for the treatment of rosacea, provides highly effective rosacea control.¹

The important thing is to talk with your dermatologist to find out about the many treatment options available. With rosacea, the sooner you begin treatment the better.²

One of your best defenses is knowledge. Click on the links below to discover important facts about Oracea for rosacea. Then ask your doctor if Oracea is right for you.

Oracea is effective

Once-daily Oracea is an oral therapy that has been shown in clinical trials to be safe and effective for people living with rosacea. Oracea treats the bumps and pimple-like blemishes of rosacea. It may not lessen the facial redness caused by rosacea.³

Patients treated with Oracea in clinical trials experienced initial clearing in just 3 to 4 weeks, with improvements continuing through 16 weeks of treatment.¹

*Oracea is indicated for the treatment of only inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules) of rosacea in adult patients.

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References: 1. Del Rosso JQ, Webster, GF, Jackson M, et al. Two randomized phase III clinical trials evaluating anti-inflammatory dose doxycycline (40-mg doxycycline, USP capsules) administered once daily for treatment of rosacea. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2007;56(5):791-802.
2. Heymann WR. Rosacea subtype-directed therapy. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2004;51(1):90-92.
3. Oracea [prescribing information]. Newtown, Pa: CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2006.

Oracea is different

Oracea is unique because it contains an anti-inflammatory dose of doxycycline. Unlike traditional doxycyclines, Oracea doesn’t work by killing bacteria. It works by controlling inflammation. This is important because:

Rosacea is a long-term inflammatory condition
Rosacea is no longer believed to be caused by bacteria³
Antimicrobial activity can lead to the development of bacterial resistance
No increased risk of antibiotic resistance has been demonstrated with Oracea¹

*Oracea is indicated for the treatment of only inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules) of rosacea in adult patients.

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References: 1. Del Rosso JQ, Webster, GF, Jackson M, et al. Two randomized phase III clinical trials evaluating anti-inflammatory dose doxycycline (40-mg doxycycline, USP capsules) administered once daily for treatment of rosacea. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2007;56(5):791-802.
2. Heymann WR. Rosacea subtype-directed therapy. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2004;51(1):90-92.
3. Millikan L. The proposed inflammatory pathophysiology of rosacea: Implications for treatment. SKINmed. 2003;2(1):43-47.

Oracea is convenient

Oracea provides 24-hour anti-inflammatory control of your rosacea in a convenient once-daily capsule. Generally Oracea is taken in the morning with a full glass of water. Be sure to take Oracea exactly as prescribed by your doctor.³

*Oracea is indicated for the treatment of only inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules) of rosacea in adult patients.

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Oracea is safe and well-tolerated

Your doctor has prescribed Oracea because its unique formulation provides safe and effective treatment. Please be aware that there are no generic equivalent medications for Oracea.³

Patients treated with Oracea in clinical trials reported side effects similar to patients receiving placebo (sugar pill), such as soreness in the nose and throat (nasopharyngitis), diarrhea, and sinus infection.³

Important Safety Information

The dosage of Oracea differs from that of doxycycline used to treat infections. To reduce the development of resistant bacteria as well as to maintain the effectiveness of other antibacterial drugs, Oracea should be used only as prescribed by your doctor.

Do not take Oracea if you are allergic to any medicine known as a tetracycline, including doxycycline and minocycline. Oracea may cause harm to a developing fetus; do not take Oracea if you are pregnant. Do not take Oracea if you are breastfeeding. Oracea should not be given to infants and children 8 years or younger because it may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth in these age groups.

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*Oracea is indicated for the treatment of only inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules) of rosacea in adult patients.

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*Oracea is indicated for the treatment of only inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules) of rosacea in adult patients.

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Oracea® (doxycycline, USP) is the first and only oral therapy approved by the FDA to treat rosacea*

Oracea is effective

Oracea is different

Oracea is convenient

Oracea is safe and well-tolerated

Important Safety Information

Oracea^® (doxycycline, USP) is the first and only oral therapy approved by the FDA to treat rosacea*