Pack size: 1 Capsule  |  Price is for the whole Capsule

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Doxycycline

Form: Capsule 100mg

Indication

Acne, Susceptible infections, Syphilis, Uncomplicated gonorrhoea, Relapsing fever, louse-borne typhus, Scrub typhus

Administration

May be taken with or without food. Take w/ a full glass of water & remain upright for at least ½ hr. Take w/ food or milk if GI irritation occurs.

Adult Dose

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Child Dose

Children: PO >8 y, <45 kg: 2–4 mg/kg/day q12h

Contraindication

It is contraindicated to patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the tetracyclines. It is also contraindicated in severe hepatic disorder and patients with systemic lupas erythematosus. Concomitant intake of alkalis, antacids and iron may interfere with the absorption of Doxycycline. It is advisable to avoid giving doxycycline in conjunction with penicillin. Doxycycline should not be used in pregnant women unless, in the judgment of the physician, it is essential for the welfare of the patient.

Mode of Action

Doxycycline inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit. It has bacteriostatic activity against a broad range of gm+ve and gm-ve bacteria.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid __NAME__ with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Visual disturbances such as blurring of vision may occur during treatment with doxycycline.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended.