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  "id": "hidradenitis-suppurativa",
  "name": "Hidradenitis suppurativa (Hurley stage I/II)",
  "category": "chronic",
  "sources": "European HS Guidelines (EHSF) · BAD Guidelines for Hidradenitis Suppurativa · Egyptian National Drug Formulary - Antimicrobial 2023 (doxycycline monograph)",
  "review_status": "reviewed",
  "verified_against": "European HS Guidelines (EHSF) · Egyptian National Drug Formulary - Antimicrobial 2023 (doxycycline monograph)",
  "verified_date": "2026-08",
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        "There is a risk of pseudomembranous colitis even with topical application (rare); stop if severe diarrhea develops.",
        "Skin dryness and irritation can occur at the application site."
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        {
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        {
          "trade_name": "CLINDASOL 1% TOPICAL GEL 20 GM",
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      "dose_source": "Egyptian National Drug Formulary - Antimicrobial 2023 (doxycycline monograph)",
      "rationale": "Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory oral agent for widespread Hurley I/II lesions",
      "cautions": [
        "Do not take immediately before lying down (esophagitis risk).",
        "Contraindicated in pregnancy.",
        "There is a photosensitivity risk, so wear sunscreen."
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      "peds_note": "Use under 8 years only for a severe or potentially life-threatening infection, or where no better alternative exists - the risk is permanent tooth discoloration and enamel hypoplasia during tooth development. Where it is justified: 2.2 mg/kg every 12 hours, maximum 100 mg per dose.",
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          "trade_name": "FARCODOXIN 100MG 10 CAPS.",
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        {
          "trade_name": "DOXYMYCIN 100 MG 10 CAPS.",
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          "manufacturer": "EL NILE.",
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          "exact_strength": true,
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          "trade_name": "TABOCINE 100MG 10 CAPS.",
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          "manufacturer": "TABUK PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY > TABUK PHARMA",
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          "trade_name": "VIBRAMYCIN 100MG 10 CAPS.",
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        "Rifampicin causes orange-red discoloration of body fluids (urine, sweat, tears, contact lenses).",
        "Rifampicin is a potent CYP450 enzyme inducer; it renders oral contraceptives INEFFECTIVE (must use barrier contraception).",
        "There is a hepatotoxicity risk, so monitor LFTs."
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          "trade_name": "RIFAMPIN 300MG 10 CAPS.",
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          "trade_name": "RIFAM 100MG/5ML 60ML SUSP.",
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