Doxycycline is an antibiotic medication that belongs to the class of penicillin-type antibiotics known as tetracycline-class antibiotics. Doxycycline is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those affecting the skin, respiratory tract, joints, blood, bone, and gut.
Doxycycline works by preventing the growth of bacteria, which helps to treat infections. It is a tetracycline antibiotic that binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit of bacteria and prevents them from producing aminoacylase, an enzyme that digests amino acids found in proteins.
Take Doxycycline as directed by your doctor. It is usually taken once a day, with or without food. Follow your doctor’s instructions about the dosage and duration of treatment. It is important to take the medication at the same time every day to maintain a consistent level of medication in your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Side effects of Doxycycline may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, or sensitivity to sun. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Doxycycline may interact with other medications and supplements. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications:
Doxycycline may cause side effects, including:
If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop taking this medication and contact your doctor immediately:
Other possible side effects of Doxycycline may include:
If you experience any side effects that persist or become severe, contact your doctor immediately.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medications:
This medication should not be taken by children or women.
Doxycycline may cause skin irritation, so inform your doctor if you are taking this medication before or if you have a rash, itching, swelling, trouble breathing, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, or trouble swallowing.
Before using this medication, inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding. Doxycycline passes into breast milk and may harm your baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
Doxycycline is used for the treatment of various bacterial infections like that of chest, lung or nose (Ex. bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis), urinary tract (Ex. cystitis, urethritis), skin (Ex. acne), eyes or sexually transmitted diseases (Ex. gonorrhoea, syphilis, chlamydia).
It is also used to treat fevers associated with louse or tick bites and malaria (when chloroquine is ineffective). It can also be used to prevent certain infections like scrub typhus (a disease carried by small insects), Rocky Mountain spotted fever, travellers’ diarrhoea, malaria and leptospirosis.
Doxycycline:Tetracycline antibiotics
Doxycycline works by inhibiting the growth and replication of bacteria. It does this by binding to the bacterial ribosome, preventing the synthesis of proteins that are essential for the bacteria's survival.
Consult your doctor if you experience:
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Active Ingredients:Each tablet contains 50mg of doxycycline (as doxycycline monohydrate).
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Commonly asked questions about Doxy Tablets:
What are Doxy Tablets?
Doxy is a semi-synthetic tetracycline antibiotic prescribed to treat various bacterial infections. Doxy prevents bacteria from reproducing so the animal’s immune system can fight the existing infection.
Why do cats and dogs use Doxy?
Doxy may be prescribed to treat various bacterial infections such as urinary tract and bladder infections.
What else should I know about Doxy?
Effective treatment for bacterial infections in dogs and cats. It is important to give Doxy with food.
What problems could my dog or cat have with Doxy?
Doxy may upset the stomach. Do not give multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours of giving Doxy. These could lessen the effectiveness of the Doxy. Doxy may make your cat or dog's skin more sensitive to sunlight. Watch for reddening or burning of the skin, especially in hairless areas such as the nose, eyelids, or ears.
How do you use Doxy?
Doxy should be given with a moist treat or a small amount of liquid to make sure that the medication reaches the stomach. This is especially important for cats. Doxy can cause ulcers in the throat or oesophagus if it gets stuck before reaching the stomach. Always give the medication as your veterinarian directs.
What is in Doxy?
The active ingredient in Doxy is Doxycycline. Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. Tetracycline antibiotics prevent the growth and spread of certain types of bacteria.
Possible side effects of Doxy| Side | orget’s reaction ‘rash’’ | Some side effects are unlikely to occur if Doxy is administered with food. |
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| Doxycycline can make your cat or dog more susceptible to bacterial and parasitic infections. | Dogs are able to convert doxycycline to more active tetracycline antibiotics called naringenin or doxycyline. This makes Doxycycline an effective treatment for bacterial and parasitic infections in dogs. This medication is not available to use in all dogs. |
General side effects of Doxycycline:
Cat pain will occur if Doxy is given with a medicine called laxatives. This can affect the amount of antibiotic that is absorbed into the blood.
How to store Doxy?
Take the tablet away from the reach of cats. It is important to keep the container tightly closed at all times. Always consult your veterinarian before use.
Doxycycline Hyclate is an antibiotic that is used for treating various bacterial infections in humans. It belongs to the tetracycline group of antibiotics. Doxycycline Hyclate is used in the treatment of bacterial infections, including those that cause infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin, and soft tissue. It is also used to treat tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and fevers caused by Rickettsia spp. It is important to note that doxycycline Hyclate should not be used in conjunction with other treatments for malaria, including.
Doxycycline Hyclate is available as a capsule. The usual dosage of doxycycline Hyclate in humans is one capsule twice a day with a maximum of four doses per day. However, there are several factors that can affect the dosage of doxycycline Hyclate in the body.
The capsule contents of a doxycycline Hyclate capsule should be swallowed whole with a full glass of water. The capsule may be opened and sprinkled on some soft food. The capsules may be chewed or crushed.
The capsule should be stored at room temperature away from direct sunlight and moisture and heat. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Doxycycline Hyclate is not recommended for use in animals. It is not recommended for use in animals with a history of hypersensitivity or other skin disorders. It should not be used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the skin, respiratory tract, or urinary tract.
Doxycycline Hyclate should be used with caution in animals with known or suspected liver disease or jaundice. It should also not be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Doxycycline Hyclate is contraindicated in the following cases:
The patient should be informed about all the precautions and warnings associated with this medication and any warnings or precautions that may be associated with it.
Doxycycline Hyclate can interact with other medications, especially as the drug is used to treat certain bacterial infections.
Patients should inform their doctor if they are taking or have recently taken any of the following medications:
Doxycycline Hyclate can increase the levels of the following medications in the body:
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