Treatment of Moderate to Severe Facial Acne Vulgaris

Phase 2 Study Randomized, Double-blind Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of 3 Doses of Doxycycline as Compared to Placebo in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Facial Acne Vulgaris

Randomized, multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled 12-week study to assess the safety and efficacy of 3 doses of an oral formulation of Doxycycline oral tablets using the Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score and the absolute change from baseline in inflammatory lesion count in patients with moderate to severe facial acne vulgaris. Additionally, the absolute change from baseline in non-inflammatory and total lesions of the active study medication to placebo will be evaluated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Must be between 12 and 45 years of age.
• Has a diagnosis of moderate to severe facial acne vulgaris with no more than two nodules on the face

Exclusion Criteria:

• Is allergic to tetracycline-class antibiotics or to any ingredient in the study medication.
• Has a history of pseudomembranous colitis or antibiotic-associated colitis.
• Has a history of hepatitis or liver damage or renal impairment.