Demeclocycline Benefits & Uses

Demeclocycline is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Demeclocycline Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Demeclocycline Related Warnings

Is the use of Demeclocycline safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Demeclocycline. If you are pregnant, do not take Demeclocycline without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Demeclocycline safe during breastfeeding?

Demeclocycline may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Demeclocycline on the Kidneys?

Demeclocycline may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Demeclocycline on the Liver?

Demeclocycline may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Demeclocycline on the Heart?

Demeclocycline is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Demeclocycline with Other Drugs

Demeclocycline should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Acitretin

Calcium

Cholestyramine

Moderate

Potassium Citrate

Demeclocycline Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Demeclocycline unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Demeclocycline

Is this Demeclocycline habit forming or addictive?

Demeclocycline is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Demeclocycline you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Demeclocycline is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Demeclocycline is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Demeclocycline Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Demeclocycline

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Demeclocycline to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Demeclocycline

Information about the interaction of Demeclocycline and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown