Doxycyline

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Doxycyline Information



Doxycyline Benefits & Uses

Doxycyline is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Doxycyline 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

Doxycyline Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Doxycyline safe for pregnant women?


    Doxycyline can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Doxycyline safe during breastfeeding?


    Taking Doxycyline may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Doxycyline should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Doxycyline on the Kidneys?


    Doxycyline is completely safe for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Doxycyline on the Liver?


    Doxycyline is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Doxycyline on the Heart?


    Doxycyline is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Doxycyline with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mild



Doxycyline Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Doxycyline

  • Is this Doxycyline habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Doxycyline.

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


    After taking Doxycyline, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Doxycyline can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Doxycyline is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


    No, the use of Doxycyline in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Doxycyline Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Doxycyline


    Taking Doxycyline with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Doxycyline


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

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Doxycyline

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Doxycyline?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Doxycyline can be taken orally and applied topically. An oral form such as tablet should be taken with or without food. If the medicine causes stomach upset after taking this drug take it with food or milk and drink plenty of water. Duration and dose of the course will vary according to the severity of an infection. The topical form of medicine should apply to the affected area twice daily or advice by a doctor, do not apply more or less as recommended by healthcare practitioners.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Doxycyline with prednisolone?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Doxycyline can be taken with prednisolone. It effectively relieves from the ace and skin infection. Doxycyline helps to prevent infection while prednisolone helps to reduce inflammation.

Question about 5 years ago

What is Doxycyline?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Doxycyline is a brand name for doxycycline. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called tetracycline. It is available in different dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, syrup, and cream. Doxycyline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial as well as protozoal infection. It is used in the treatment of various type of infections such as pneumonia, respiratory tract infection, rickettsial infections, sexually transmitted infections, ophthalmic infections, anthrax including inhalational anthrax, and prophylaxis of malaria. It is also used in combination with other medications to treat acne and pimples. Sometimes Doxycyline is also used as an alternative treatment for selected infections when penicillin is contraindicated.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Doxycyline with antacid?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Doxycyline should not be taken with an antacid. It can impair the absorption of a drug. 

Question about 4 years ago

Can I use Doxycyline for acne?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Doxycyline can effectively relieve from acne by decreasing the concentration oil which causes acne. It is a drug of choice for treating acne or skin infection.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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

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