Doxyday: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Doxyday Benefits & Uses

Doxyday is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

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 Related Warnings

Is the use of Doxyday safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Doxyday. If you are pregnant, do not take Doxyday without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Doxyday safe during breastfeeding?

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

Calcium

Folic Acid

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 -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Liver Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Doxyday

Is this Doxyday habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Doxyday.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Doxyday. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Doxyday should be used only after doctor's 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

Some foods when eaten with Doxyday can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

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 almost 6 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 over 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 over 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 almost 6 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 over 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.