Skin assessment
- Medical questionnaire and photo review
- Personalized treatment plan
- Prescription when appropriate
CA$175
per consultation
Modern Dermatology
Apprilon
Doxycycline 40 mg MR
Prescription only
Apprilon prescribed online(Doxycycline 40 mg MR)
Apprilon is a modified-release doxycycline pill made for rosacea. It calms the bumps and pimples of rosacea. Your clinician reviews your skin and history, and decides if it is right for you.
Start my assessmentAt a glance
- Oral modified-release capsule (doxycycline)
- For bumps and pimples of rosacea
- Takes weeks to show results
Why Modern Dermatology
- Canadian-licensed medical professionals, 100% online
- Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy or delivered
- Follow-up and refills through your Care Team
Used forRosacea
Take the capsule with a full glass of water and stay upright for a while after. Use sun protection, because your skin burns more easily. Do not take Apprilon if you are pregnant.
Choosing the right dose for you
Your clinician decides how to take Apprilon and for how long. The plan depends on your rosacea, your other medicines and how your skin responds.
Considerations include
- Type and severity of rosacea
- Past rosacea treatments and how they worked
- Your other medicines and supplements
- Sun exposure and skin sensitivity
- Pregnancy plans and breastfeeding
How Apprilon works
Apprilon calms the inflammation of rosacea
Apprilon is doxycycline in a modified-release form. In rosacea, doxycycline works mainly by lowering inflammation in the skin. This reduces red bumps and pimples.
Because it acts on inflammation rather than on bacteria, it is made for long use in rosacea. Your clinician decides how long you need it.
Modern Dermatology
Apprilon
Doxycycline 40 mg MR
Prescription only
Recommended for
- Rosacea with bumps and pimples
- Rosacea that creams do not control
- Adults who want a pill for rosacea
- Flares of inflamed rosacea
- People who did not tolerate other options
Your clinician reviews your skin and history, and confirms that this treatment is right for you before prescribing.
Calms inflammation
Less redness and swelling
Reduces bumps
Fewer red bumps and pimples
Acts below antibiotic level
Made to target inflammation
Releases slowly
Modified-release capsule
How it works.
- 01
Tell us about your skin
Complete a quick medical questionnaire and upload a few photos of your skin concerns. No appointment needed.
- 02
Get your personalized treatment plan
A Canadian-licensed medical professional will review your information and recommend a personalized treatment plan, including prescriptions when appropriate. Most conditions can be assessed without a video consultation.
- 03
Start your treatment
Get your prescribed medications delivered right to your door. Medication costs are billed separately from your consultation.
- 04
Follow up on your progress
At a follow-up, your clinician can review your progress, discuss side effects and adjust your treatment if needed.
Clear answers.
Have more questions? See our full FAQ or Contact us.
Still have questions? Reach our care team at 514 111 1111
Start my assessmentYour clinician decides if Apprilon is right for you. You share your history and photos, and a Canadian-licensed medical professional reviews them. If Apprilon is prescribed, a Canadian pharmacy fills it.
Apprilon is a modified-release doxycycline. In rosacea, it mainly lowers inflammation in the skin. This reduces the red bumps and pimples.
Rosacea improves slowly. Many people see fewer bumps after several weeks, and the best result comes over months. Your clinician reviews your progress and decides how long you continue.
Possible effects include nausea, stomach upset, headache and sun sensitivity. Some people get a yeast infection. Serious effects are rare, so tell your Care Team about a severe headache or vision changes.
Do not take it if you are pregnant or allergic to tetracyclines. Tell your clinician about liver or kidney problems and about all your medicines. It is not for children.
Other options include doxycycline, minocycline, metronidazole gel, azelaic acid, ivermectin cream, brimonidine gel and dapsone gel. Isotretinoin may suit some severe cases. Your clinician helps you choose.
Often yes. Many people pair it with a gentle cleanser, a moisturizer and sunscreen. Take iron, calcium and antacids at another time. Tell your clinician about every product and medicine you use.
No. Do not take it if you are pregnant or plan to be, because it can harm a baby's teeth and bones. Tell your clinician if you breastfeed. Your clinician can suggest other care.
Each consultation costs CA$175. Your pharmacy charges separately for medication. Ask your insurer whether your plan covers the prescribed treatment.
Apprilon is a brand of modified-release doxycycline made for rosacea. It differs from regular doxycycline in how the drug is released. Do not swap one for the other. Ask your clinician or pharmacist.
Your clinician reviews your progress before a refill. Your Care Team sends the renewal to your pharmacy when your clinician approves it. Write to us before you run out, so that your treatment does not stop.
Common triggers include sun, heat, spicy food, alcohol and stress. Triggers differ from person to person. Keep a short note of your flares and share it with your Care Team.
Simple pricing for your skin care.
Medication costs are separate. Ask your insurer whether your plan reimburses online consultations.
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