Doxycycline is a medication used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a tetracycline antibiotic, which means it works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
Doxycycline is available in both generic and brand-name versions. Generic drugs are typically less expensive than brand-name drugs.
Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means it works against a wide variety of bacteria.
Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, acne, and chlamydia. It is also used to prevent malaria.
Doxycycline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Doxycycline is a prescription antibiotic. It comes as an oral capsule, oral suspension, oral tablet, and topical ointment.
Doxycycline oral capsule is available as both a generic and brand-name drug. Brand names: Monodox, Oracea, Periostat, and Vibramycin. Doxycycline oral suspension and tablet are also available as generic drugs.
Generic drugs usually cost less than brand-name versions. In some cases, they may not be available in every strength or form as brand-name drugs.
Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, acne, and chlamydia. It is also used to prevent malaria.
Doxycycline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not take doxycycline if you are allergic to any tetracycline antibiotic, or if you have:
a history of allergic reaction to doxycycline or any other medication
a history of asthma
a history of hay fever or hives
a history of lupus
a history of porphyria
a history of urticaria
If you are taking any of these medications, you should not take doxycycline.
To make sure doxycycline is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
asthma
kidney disease
liver disease
stomach ulcers
taking a penicillin antibiotic
taking antacids or mineral supplements
If you are pregnant, you should not take doxycycline.
Doxycycline can pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in a child who is breastfed. You should not breastfeed while taking doxycycline.
Doxycycline can cause permanent yellowing or graying of the teeth in children younger than 8 years old.
Doxycycline is not approved for use by anyone younger than 8 years old.
How should I take doxycycline?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
Do not take doxycycline with milk or other dairy products, unless your doctor tells you to.
You may take this medicine with food or on an empty stomach.
Swallow the capsule whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) for at least 15 seconds just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve. Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication. Doxycycline will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby.
You should not breastfeed while you are taking this medicine.
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