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Doxyn is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Doxyn has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Doxyn depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Doxyn also has some side effects, the most common being Sensitive to light. Some other side effects of Doxyn have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Doxyn normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Doxyn's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Doxyn's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Doxyn have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Doxyn have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Doxyn is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Doxyn 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 Doxyn is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Doxyn safe for pregnant women?
Doxyn can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Doxyn safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Doxyn. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Doxyn on the Kidneys?
Using Doxyn does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Doxyn on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Doxyn on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Doxyn on the Heart?
You can take Doxyn without any fear of damage to the heart.
Doxyn 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 Doxyn unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doxyn habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Doxyn is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Doxyn, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Doxyn can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Doxyn only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Doxyn in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Doxyn
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Doxyn to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxyn
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Doxyn.
Doxyn 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. Doxyn 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 Doxyn is also used as an alternative treatment for selected infections when penicillin is contraindicated.
Yes, Doxyn can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Avoid taking Doxyn with penicillin. Because Doxyn is bacteriostatic which may affect the bactericidal effect of penicillin.
Doxyn can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
No, you can not buy Doxyn 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.
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
