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Doxytin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Doxytin have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Doxytin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Doxytin include Sensitive to light. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Doxytin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Doxytin 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, Doxytin's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Doxytin related warnings talks about Doxytin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Doxytin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Doxytin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Doxytin is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Doxytin 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 Doxytin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Doxytin safe for pregnant women?
Doxytin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Doxytin safe during breastfeeding?
Doxytin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Doxytin on the Kidneys?
Doxytin is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Doxytin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Doxytin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Doxytin on the Heart?
You can take Doxytin without any fear of damage to the heart.
Doxytin 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 Doxytin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doxytin habit forming or addictive?
Doxytin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Doxytin. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Doxytin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Doxytin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Doxytin
Taking Doxytin with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxytin
Information about the interaction of Doxytin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched 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
