What is Doxycyline Prescribed For?
Doxycycline is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by different bacteria, including respiratory tract infections caused by Hemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumonia. It is also used for the treatment of non-gonococcal infection of Urinary tract, Typhus, Cholera, Chancroid, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Anthrux, Syphilis, and Acne etc. Doxycycline is used for the prophylaxis of Malaria due to Plasmodium Falciparum and infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.
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Generic Doxycycline is usually sold in capsule for oral consumption, each doxycyline capsule of 100mg. DORYX is sold as 100mg delayed release tablets.
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What is the prescribed dosage for doxycycline?
The usual dose of Doxycycline for adults is 100mg twice a day followed by maintenance doses. Doxycycline should not be administered in children below 8 years. For children over 8 years the usual dose of Doxycycline is 4.4mg/kg body weight equally divided into two doses for the first two days followed by maintenance doses.
- Uncomplicated urethral infection, rectal infections in adults – 100mg twice daily (at an interval of 12 hour) X 7 days.
- Non-gonococcal Urethritis- 100mg twice daily (at an interval of 12 hour).
- Syphilis – (Patients allergic to penicillin) Doxycycline 100mg twice-daily (at an interval of 12 hour) X14 days.
- For Prophylaxis of Malaria in adults – 100mg daily during the period of traveling in the malarious area and should be continued for 4 weeks even after leaving the malarious area (in children 2mg/kg body weight).
- Anthrux – 100mg twice daily for two months.
How to best store doxycyclin?
Store Doxycycline in a cool and dry place (15°c-25°c), in a tight light resistant container. Keep it away from reach of children and pets.
Side Effects
Followings are the less serious common side effects of Doxycycline: -
- Mild nausea, Vomiting, Stomach upset, Diarrhea
- Sores in the rectal or genital area
- Vaginal itching or discharge
- Swollen tong
Some less frequent serious side effects of Doxycycline: -
- Loss of appetite, Jaundice
- Severe body ache, severe head ache, dizziness
- Blurred vision, Severe blistering, Red skin rash, Chills
- Fast heart rate, Fatigue, Vomiting, Nausea, Severe pain in upper stomach
- Difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat are the symptoms of allergic reaction.
Seek emergency medical help if allergic reaction takes place.
Precautions for drug Doxycyclin
- Doxycycline should not be administered in children below 8 years. It may cause permanent discoloration of teeth and may retard the growth of the children.
Pregnant women and breast-feeding mother should not take Doxycycline or any tetracycline group of antibiotics without a proper consultation with a registered medical practitioner, it may cause harm to the unborn baby or a nursing baby.
- It is advised to avoid direct sun rays and artificial ultraviolet rays while taking Doxycycline due to its photosensitivity. Exposure to direct sunlight may cause exaggerated sunburn.
- Doxycycline should not be taken, if a person has hypersensitivity to any tetracycline group of antibiotics or any previous history of allergies and asthma, Kidney diseases.
- Alcohol should be avoided while taking Doxycycline because the combination may cause severe headache and dizziness.
Drug Interaction
- Anti coagulant drugs in combination with Doxycycline causes excessive thinning of blood.
- Doxycycline is a bacteriostatic drug and may interfere the bactericidal effect of penicillin and so penicillin should not be used in conjunction of Doxycycline.
- Antacids containing aluminum, calcium, magnesium and iron containing medication can impair the absorption of Doxycycline or tetracyclines in general.
- Doxycycline may render oral contraceptive less effective.
This may be an incomplete list of drugs that interact with Doxycycline. Some other drugs may interact with Doxycycline. Consultation with a registered medical practitioner is recommended before taking Doxycycline.
How to use antibiotic drug doxycycline?
Doxycycline should always be taken with a full glass of water.
- Take Doxycycline 2 hour before or after meal.
- Do not chew or break or open delayed release Doxycycline tablets; swallow the whole tablet, otherwise it may release excess amount of drug instantly and may lead to an adverse effect of overdose.
- Complete the whole course of medication even the symptoms of infection gets better.
- Seek emergency medical help in case of overdose.
What if I Missed a Dose of Doxycycline?
Take the missed dose as soon as it is remembered. If it is the time for the next dose skip the dose and take the scheduled dose.
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