Doximycin Benefits & Uses

Doximycin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bacterial Infections
Rickettsial Infection

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Pimples (Read More - How to get rid of acne or pimples)
Travelers Diarrhea
Throat Infection

Doximycin 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: Traveler's Diarrhea Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Capsule Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 100 mg doxycycline and lactobacillus 5 billion spores per capsule, on first day take 2 capsule after that once daily
Geriatric	Disease: Traveler's Diarrhea Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Capsule Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 100 mg doxycycline and lactobacillus 5 billion spores per capsule, on first day take 2 capsule after that once daily

Doximycin Related Warnings

Is the use of Doximycin safe for pregnant women?

Doximycin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Doximycin safe during breastfeeding?

Doximycin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Doximycin on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Doximycin on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Doximycin on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Doximycin on the Heart?

Doximycin is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Doximycin with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Phenytoin

Phenobarbital

Pseudoephedrine

Phenylephrine

Doximycin Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Diabetes
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Doximycin

Is this Doximycin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Doximycin is addictive.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Doximycin can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Doximycin only as per medical advice.

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

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

No

Doximycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Doximycin

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Doximycin to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Doximycin

Taking alcohol with Doximycin can be dangerous.

Severe