PERIOSTAT Reviews (DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE)Average Rating: 4.0 (1 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare PERIOSTAT with similar:
Type: Brand name discontinued; available as generic
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RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PERIOSTAT | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
4 | acne | M | 22 | 3 months | 2/18/2004 |
PERIOSTAT (DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE): This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. FDA Approval Date: 1998-09-30 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)