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Doxycyline is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Doxycyline depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Doxycyline 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 |
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.
Is the use of Doxycyline safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Doxycyline. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Doxycyline on the Kidneys?
Doxycyline is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Doxycyline on the Liver?
Doxycyline is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Doxycyline on the Heart?
Using Doxycyline does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Doxycyline 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 Doxycyline unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doxycyline habit forming or addictive?
Doxycyline does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Doxycyline as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Doxycyline is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Doxycyline in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Doxycyline
Taking Doxycyline with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxycyline
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Doxycyline with alcohol.
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.
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.
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.
No, Doxycyline should not be taken with an antacid. It can impair the absorption of a drug.
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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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
