Doxycycline 100 mg

Description Of Doxycycline 100mg

Doxycycline 100 MG Tablet is an antibiotic which is used in the treatment of infections in the lungs, reproductive organs and also used as prophylaxis for malaria. This medicine may cause teeth discoloration in the children.

Doxycycline 100mg Chemical Name

Doxycycline

Doxycycline 100mg Manufacturer

Cipla Ltd.

Uses of Doxycycline 100mg

• Mycoplasma Pneumonia
• Chlamydia Infection
• Brucellosis
• Malaria prophylaxis
• Rickettsial Infection

What is Doxycycline 100mg?

Doxycycline Capsule is a prescription medicine that is used to prevent & treat rare bacterial infections spread through the bite of an infected ticks, lice, mites such as infectious disease with a characteristic rash, often transmitted by the bite of a tick, infection that spreads through contaminated food and water, infectious illness , and tick fevers caused by Rickettsiae.

How Doxycycline 100mg working

Doxycycline and Lactobacillus. Doxycycline is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Lactobacillus is a live microorganism which reinstates the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset with antibiotic use or due to intestinal contagion.

How is Doxycycline 100mg used?

Doxycycline is used before food. Doxycycline should be taken at least one hour before meals. If irritation in the stomach occurs, Doxycycline can be given with food or milk. Doxycycline tablet should be swallowed completely with sufficient fluids. It should be taken in a standing or upright sitting position.

Doxycycline 100mg Indications

Take Text 100 MG Tablet as instructed by your health care physician. Do not take in huge or smaller amounts than advised. Drink adequate amount of water to prevent the irritation in the intestine.

Dosage

The missed dose should be taken as soon as feasible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next specific dose.

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the health care physician in case of overdose.

Contraindication

• Ethinyl Estradiol
• Cholera Vaccine
• Digoxin
• Calcium gluconate

Adverse effects

• Abdominal pain
• Decreased appetite
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Joint pain
• Blurred vision
• Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight

Precautions And Warnings

Doxycycline Capsule is not for use by women. Hence women who are pregnant should not use this medicine. Taking tetracyclines during the second trimester and the third trimester results in permanent discoloration of the teeth in the child. It is not known if this medicine is safe for use in women whom nurse/breastfeed. Consult with your doctor before you use Doxycycline Capsule while breastfeeding.

Doxycycline can make you feel sleepy. Be careful, especially while driving, while using heavy machinery, or when doing any activity that needs you to be thoroughly alert.

Storage

Doxycycline Capsule at 25°C (77°F); 15°-30°C (59° - 86°F), away from excess heat and moisture, and light-resistant container. Keep this medicine away from children and pets.