Antibacterial tablets for acne
The most commonly prescribed antibacterial tablets and antibiotics for facial acne are:
- Doxycycline;
- Unidox Solutab;
- Erythromycin;
- Vilprafen;
- Metronidazole;
- Minolexin.
These names of antibacterial drugs are considered the most effective in acne treatment. Levomycetin is prescribed less frequently for acne due to a large list of contraindications. Its use is relevant for severe furunculosis and only as a local remedy.
Doxycycline
The drug Doxycycline has a detrimental effect on most pathogenic microorganisms that cause acne.
For adults, oral antibiotics against acne are prescribed on the first day: 2 capsules (100 mg), divided into two doses. In the following days, take one capsule once a day. The duration of therapy depends on the severity of acne on the face. Usually treatment is carried out for 1.5-3 months.
For children over 9 years of age and adolescents, the dosage is calculated individually by the attending physician.
Treatment of acne with Doxycycline is carried out in conjunction with topical antibacterial drugs to increase the therapeutic effect.
The systemic drug is contraindicated in the following pathologies:
- liver failure;
- infections of fungal etiology;
- leukopenia.
The antibiotic is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age, as it can cause complications in the development of bone tissue.
With long-term therapy, the tablets cause disturbances in the digestive system, which manifest themselves in the form of dyspeptic syndrome (nausea, abdominal pain, loose stools or constipation, enterocolitis, gastritis).
Less commonly, the drug has a negative effect on the cardiovascular and urinary systems.
Doxycycline is not recommended for use in combination with retinol (vitamin A), since both drugs increase intracranial pressure during drug interactions.
Unidox Solutab
Unidox Solutab tablets have a pronounced antibacterial effect and suppress the proliferation of many pathogens.
The main active component of the drug is doxycycline, so the dosage and treatment regimen are similar to those of the drug of the same name.
It is believed that Unidox Solutab has less negative effects on the body than its analogue Doxycycline. Because of this, the antibiotic is prescribed much more often than its predecessor.
Unidox Solutab can be used from the age of 8 under the strict supervision of the attending physician.
Erythromycin
The drug Erythromycin is an antibacterial agent that is used externally as an ointment for acne. These antibiotics for acne in tablets are usually not prescribed. In addition to treating acne, the drug is used in the treatment of most infections caused by pathogenic bacteria.
The topical drug is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to macrolides and severe liver dysfunction. The topical agent, like most systemic antibiotics, is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women.
Vilprafen
Treatment of acne with antibiotics from the macrolide group is often carried out using tablets such as Vilprafen. The main active ingredient of the drug is josamycin, to which most pathogenic microorganisms that cause acne are sensitive.
For adults and adolescents over 14 years of age, the drug is prescribed 1-2 g per day, divided into 2-3 doses. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of acne.
Vilprafen is not compatible with penicillin and cephalosporin antibiotics, as it reduces their therapeutic effect. In some cases, the drug reduces the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
The drug is completely contraindicated in case of serious liver pathologies. In case of renal failure, dosage adjustment of the medication is required.
Vilprafen can cause dyspeptic syndrome, and in rare cases leads to hearing impairment.
Metronidazole
Metronidazole tablets are antiprotozoal drugs with antibacterial activity, which are prescribed in the treatment of acne. The drug disrupts the respiration of pathogenic bacteria, resulting in their death.
Antibiotics for acne in combination with Metronidazole have the maximum therapeutic effect.
It is recommended to take the medication 2 times a day, 1 tablet. The average course of treatment with Metronidazole is 10 days.
The drug cannot be combined with alcohol and non-depolarizing muscle relaxants.
Long-term use of the drug can cause problems with the digestive and urinary systems.
Minolexin
Tetracycline tablets Minolexin are an effective remedy against acne on the face. The active substance of the drug accumulates in the sebaceous glands and suppresses the pathogenic activity of pathogenic bacteria.
For acne, the drug is prescribed 1 capsule (50 mg) after meals. To reduce the risk of side effects from the gastrointestinal tract, it is recommended to take the medicine with plenty of liquid. The course of treatment ranges from 1.5 to 3 months.
In case of overdose, the drug causes severe nausea, dizziness and a gag reflex.
When taking the drug for a long time, you should definitely take blood tests to monitor the cellular composition of the blood.
The drug can reduce the therapeutic effectiveness of birth control pills.
Contraindications to use include severe disorders of the liver, kidneys, systemic lupus erythematosus and porphyria.
Levomycetin
Levomycetin tablets are antibiotics for acne, which are prescribed exclusively for topical use. A mask made from the drug has a drying, powerful antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect.
Despite the local method of application, these antibiotics for acne are prescribed only by the attending physician. The active substance of the tablets partially penetrates into the local bloodstream and has a systemic effect, which may result in side effects.
Medicinal ointments
What antibiotic acne cream can be used to treat acne? For moderate rashes, the following external remedies are used:
Dalatsin ointment 1%
Helps get rid of acne vulgaris, subcutaneous, drainage, pustular and phlegmonous. The main active ingredient is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, Clindamycin, which can destroy bacteria that cause acne. The gel relieves the inflammatory process and normalizes the production of sebaceous secretions. The course of treatment is 2–6 months.
Prevention of complications of antibacterial therapy
Treatment of acne with antibiotics should be carried out strictly according to the schedule prescribed by the attending physician.
At the first symptoms of side effects, it is recommended to immediately contact your doctor.
Antibiotics used for acne often provoke disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract, therefore, after their discontinuation, a course of probiotics is recommended to restore normal intestinal flora.
During treatment, you should take plenty of fluids to reduce the risk of complications and remove waste and toxins from the body, which can also cause acne.
Rules for the use of drugs
It is not recommended to purchase medications yourself. Only a qualified doctor can prescribe them. The specialist selects funds taking into account important factors. It identifies the patient’s general symptoms, his age and the presence of diseases in the body.
In addition to the main medications, medications are prescribed that prevent disruption of the intestinal microflora and preserve the natural gastric mucosa.
Many people stop taking medications after facial symptoms disappear. This is not recommended. Bacteria are not destroyed during this period. They, after taking the medicine, subside for a certain time. Therefore, you should take the full course of antibiotics prescribed by the doctor.
Many antibiotics cause allergic reactions. When using any drug, you must monitor your health.
Antibiotics for furunculosis in children
If a child has a boil, this does not mean that you need to rush to the pharmacy to purchase antibacterial drugs. The thing is that they can do more harm than good. Antibiotics for children with furunculosis are prescribed only in 5-10% of cases when the disease has caused complications.
Infants are prescribed drugs depending on the degree of furunculosis
In general, antibiotic therapy is indicated if:
- there is a risk of infection multiplying (boils are injected with an antibiotic);
- the purulent focus is opened surgically (an antibiotic is prescribed after surgery);
- if the child took action regarding the opening of an immature boil;
The pediatrician should prescribe an antibiotic, taking into account the patient’s weight, age and the degree of neglect of the furunculosis.
Tablets
Antibiotic tablets are prescribed for severe acne and blackheads. Antibiotic therapy is an effective method of fighting infection that causes acne. Self-treatment with antibiotics is prohibited. More often, drugs are combined , prescribing a combination of external and internal drugs:
- externally use “Dalacin”, “Zinerit”;
- Unidox and Doxycycline are taken orally.
The result of antibiotic therapy can be assessed on the second day of treatment. It will be positive in the following cases:
- Redness has decreased.
- No new acne appeared.
- The pustules dry out.
Use of Doxycycline
The drug "Doxycycline" is taken in rare cases when there is a severe rash, severe discomfort, and intoxication. The reason for the appearance of a severe purulent rash is the penetration of Staphylococcus aureus into the enlarged pores of the skin. The drug "Doxycycline" is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It belongs to the tetracycline group. The antibiotic helps suppress bacterial growth and block protein synthesis of pathogenic microbes.
Doxycycline is effective in the following cases:
- if the rash is caused by cocci;
- if there are aerobic spore-forming and non-spore-forming bacteria in the patient’s body;
- if acne is caused by E. coli;
- with spotted fever.
Contraindications to taking Doxycycline are pregnancy and childhood. Dermatologists identify nausea, allergies, and dysbacteriosis among the negative reactions of the medication. A quick result from therapy is observed if the drug is taken in the prescribed dosage.
In what cases is it advisable to prescribe antibiotics?
For minor rashes, it is recommended to use only external remedies; at a more serious stage, when the rash appears in hard-to-reach areas (back, shoulders), complex therapy is recommended - oral medications or injections are added to gels and creams, as well as special cosmetic moisturizing creams. These measures increase the effectiveness of acne treatment, the results are noticeable, usually within a few days.
Antibiotics for acne are prescribed at the following stages of the disease:
- The third degree of acne, which is characterized by abundant, rapidly growing rashes (at least 40 large pimples) in the chest, shoulders, back, and face. Suppuration, inflammatory processes, stagnant spots, and post-acne are observed. This stage is dangerous because untimely treatment can lead to the appearance of unaesthetic scars, which will be very difficult to get rid of. There is a high risk of blood poisoning.
- Fourth stage. Pimples increase in size (from 5 mm) and acquire a purplish-bluish tint. Conglobate acne appears, connected by fistulous canals, cysts, after which trophic scars remain. Pimples fester, bleed and break out and are very painful. In the absence of adequate therapy, significant damage can be caused not only to appearance, but also to health in general.
It is completely unacceptable to prescribe antibiotics on your own for acne on the chest, back, or face. This is a serious skin disease that can only be treated by a dermatologist. Before prescribing treatment, the doctor must conduct the necessary research, in particular, biological cultures to determine the causative agents of pathogenic microflora.
