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Doxyclin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Doxyclin have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Doxyclin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Doxyclin are Sensitive to light. While these are the most often observed Doxyclin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Doxyclin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Doxyclin's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Doxyclin related warnings talks about Doxyclin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Doxyclin contraindications section.
Besides this, Doxyclin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Doxyclin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Doxyclin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult(Male) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Doxyclin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Doxyclin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Doxyclin. If you are pregnant, do not take Doxyclin without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Doxyclin safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Doxyclin. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Doxyclin on the Kidneys?
Doxyclin is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Doxyclin on the Liver?
Doxyclin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Doxyclin on the Heart?
You can take Doxyclin without any fear of damage to the heart.
Doxyclin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Doxyclin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doxyclin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Doxyclin.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Doxyclin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Doxyclin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Doxyclin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Doxyclin
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Doxyclin to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxyclin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Doxyclin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Doryx® (doxycycline hyclate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 829
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1191-1193
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Doryx® (doxycycline hyclate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 829
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1191-1193
