Doxyday

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Doxyday Information

Doxyday is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Doxyday have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Doxyday depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Doxyday are Sensitive to light. While these are the most often observed Doxyday side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Doxyday are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Doxyday's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Doxyday has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Doxyday related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Doxyday are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Doxyday have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Doxyday is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Doxyday Benefits & Uses

Doxyday is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Doxyday 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: 100 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)
  • Disease: Urethritis
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)
  • Disease: Cervicitis
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Anthrax
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.2 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 months
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Doxyday Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Doxyday is used -

Moderate

  • Esophagitis

Mild

Common

  • Sensitive to light

Doxyday Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Doxyday safe for pregnant women?


    Doxyday has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Doxyday without medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Doxyday safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Doxyday. It should only be taken after medical advice.

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


    Doxyday does not damage the kidneys.

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


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

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


    Using Doxyday does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Doxyday with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mild



Doxyday Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Doxyday

  • Is this Doxyday habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Doxyday has not been reported.

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


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Doxyday as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Doxyday only as per medical advice.

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


    No, Doxyday cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Doxyday Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Doxyday


    Doxyday may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Doxyday


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Doxyday and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Doxyday

Question about 5 years ago

What is Doxyday?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Doxyday 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. Doxyday 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 Doxyday is also used as an alternative treatment for selected infections when penicillin is contraindicated.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Doxyday without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Doxyday is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Doxyday with contraceptive pill?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking Doxyday with contraceptive pill because medicine can decrease the effects of the contraceptive pill. Keep your doctor informed before taking them together. Try other methods of contraception such as condoms, barrier methods to avoid unwanted pregnancies.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Doxyday work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Doxyday works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is essential for bacterial growth and prevent us from bacterial infection. It also killed the certain bacteria which decreases the level of a chemical that causes ace and protects us from acne. 

Question almost 4 years ago

Can I buy Doxyday over-the-counter?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, you can not buy Doxyday over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.



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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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