Brand vs. Generic: Doxycycline

When it comes to doxycycline, there are several versions to choose from. Like many of the oral antibiotics, there are both brand and generic forms. The generic form is simply doxycycline and this comes in 50, 75, and 100mg sizes. Brand versions include Doryx, Adoxa.

The main difference between the branded and generic forms is the frequency of dosing. Both Adoxa and Doryx only need to be taken once a day, while the generic version should be taken twice a day. In addition, the branded medications are specially coated to be more gentle on the stomach. When it comes to successfully following through with an acne regimen, compliance is key and it is far easier to comply with once a day dosing versus twice daily dosing. Plus, the more gentle nature of the brand versions may make tolerating the medication easier.

In addition, Adoxa comes in a 150mg dose which is unique to all doycycline medications.

So, when it comes to doxyxycline, there are differences between branded and generic versions and you should weigh the greater ease of taking the branded versions versus cost.

Add comment January 21st, 2006

Brand vs. Generic

We wanted to introduce a new category into the Everything Acne.com blog. We look forward to sharing a number of posts that will deal with the issue of branded medications vs. generic medications. In today’s world of rising drug prices, we are often confronted at the pharamacy with the choice to substitute a generic medicine for a decreased cost or copay.

The question remains however, is the generic really a true substitute? In the acne world, there are often several differences.

So, whenever you see a post that starts with Brand vs. Generic, we will try to illustrate the differences between the two and cases when the Brand medication may be worth the extra cost.

Add comment January 15th, 2006