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Have you read the important acne medical information in full?

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If more information is required, discuss with your own GP, or email or message our doctors BEFORE ordering.

Have you seen a doctor face-to-face and been diagnosed with acne?

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Have you read the manufacturer's patient information leaflet for the treatment you require?

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See links to these leaflets on the medical information section. Read the leaflet(s) BEFORE ordering.

Are you aware you should NOT USE more than one of the SAME TYPE of topical treatments at the SAME TIME?

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Zineryt - antibiotic Differin - retinoid Epiduo - anti-inflammatory with retinoid Duac - antibiotic with peeling agent (benzoyl peroxide)

Are you aware lymecycline antibiotic capsules should not be taken whilst using Zineryt or Duac (topical antibiotics)?

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Lymecycline can be taken whilst using Differin and Epiduo.

If ordering lymecycline capsules, please confirm that you will use topical Differin, Epiduo, or over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide at the same time?

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This reduces the chance of antibiotic resistance. If not ordering lymecycline please click 'Yes'.

Are you aware that topical antibiotic treatments (Zineryt, Duac) should not normally be used continuously for more than 3 months and lymecycline should not be taken continuously for more than 6 months?

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If used for longer there is an increased risk of antibiotic resistance.

Are you aware it usually takes 8 weeks or more of continuous usage for treatments to work?

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If there is no improvement after 3 months, treatment should be stopped or changed.

Are you aware, if acne has cleared-up, treatment should be stopped or reduced after 4-6 months?

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Are you aware you should see your GP if acne is scarring or getting worse?

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Are you allergic to the treatment you plan to order?

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Zineryt (erythromycin, clindamycin, clarithromycin, azithromycin), Differin (adapalene), Epiduo (adapalene with benzoyl peroxide), Duac (clindamycin with benzoyl peroxide), lymecycline (tetracycline).

Are you aware the following treatments should NOT be used if you are pregnant?

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Differin Epiduo Lymecycline Duac Details can be found in the 'patient information leaflets'.

Are you planning to use Duac or lymecycline whilst breastfeeding?

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Differin, Epiduo, and Zineryt can be used whilst breastfeeding but should not be applied to the chest.

Are you aware topical treatments containing retinoids and peeling agents (Differin, Epiduo, Duac) can cause irritation?

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Irritation can be reduced by starting treatment on alternate days, and building up to the prescribed dose as tolerated.

Are you ordering lymecycline capsules and have been diagnosed with liver or kidney disease, systemic lupus erythematosus or myasthenia gravis, OR are taking Roaccutane or lithium which may interact?

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Do you have any further medical information or questions?

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Is there anything you do not understand or do you need further help?

Are pregnant or breastfeeding?

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Do the following apply to you?

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The medication is for my own use and I will not share with anyone else I will read the patient information leaflet supplied with the medication I am over 18 and I agree to identity verification checks I have completed this questionnaire myself and fully understand all the information My responses are honest and accurate, and I understand that this is necessary for a safe medical assessment I agree to the terms & conditions, privacy policy, data sharing policy & consent to cookies

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