A 21-year-old male asked:
my doc prescribed minocyline hydrochloride 100mg tablet 15 tablets for acne and pimples.can u tell me how to take these tablets for best results?
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Dr. John Munshower answered
30 years experience Family Medicine
Read the label: You need to ask the Prescribing Doctor so that you have continuity of care as you and your treating Dr. should have developed a plan of treatment together. Not to mention, there should be labeled instructions on the bottle from your Dr. which would usually be once daily for acne-BUT ask the Dr.
Answered on Nov 17, 2014
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