Hard gelatin capsule with opaque green cap and opaque green body with "100mg" printed in white ink.Therapeutic indicationsDoxycycline has been found clinically effective in the treatment of a variety ofinfections caused by susceptible strains of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteriaand certain other micro- organisms. Respiratory tract infections Pneumonia and other lower respiratory tract infections due to susceptible strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae and other organisms. Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia. Treatment of chronic bronchitis, sinusitis. Urinary tract infections Infections caused by susceptible strains of Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species. Escherichia coli, Streptococcus faecalis and other organisms. Sexually transmitted diseases Infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis including uncomplicated urethral, endocervical or rectal infections. Non-gonococcal urethritis caused by Ureaplasma urealyticum (T- mycoplasma). Doxycycline is also indicated in chancroid, granuloma inguinale and lymphogranuloma venereum. Doxycycline is an alternative drug in the treatment of gonorrhoea and syphilis. Dermatological infections Acne vulgaris when antibiotic therapy is considered necessary. Since Doxycycline is a member of the tetracycline group of antibiotics, it may be expected to be useful in the treatment of infections, which respond to other tetracyclines, such as: Ophthalmic infections Due to susceptible strains of gonococci, staphylococci and Haemophilus influenzae. Doxycycline Capsules are indicated in the treatment of trachoma, although the infectious agent is not always eliminated, as judged by immunofluorescence. Rickettsial infections Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus group, Q fever, Coxiella endocarditis and tick fevers. Other infections Psittacosis, cholera, meliodosis, leptospirosis, other infections due to susceptible strains of Yersinia species, Brucella species (in combination with Streptomycin), Clostridium species, Francisella tularensis and chloroquine-resistant falciparum malaria. Doxycycline Capsules are indicated for prophylaxis in the following conditions: Scrub typhus, travellers' diarrhoea (enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli), leptospirosis. Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.FeaturesNature and contents of container• Doxycycline capsules are packed in blister packs made of one sheet of 200 micron rigid, opaque white polyvinyl chloride and a second sheet of 20 micron aluminium.• Pack size 8 capsule. Special precautions for storage• Store below 25°C. Patient Information Leaflet:https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/4063/pil
other uses of DoxycyclineDoxycycline is an antibiotic. It is part of a class of medications called tetracyclines. These medications inhibit the growth of bacteria by preventing the protein synthesis in the bacteria. Without the proteins to grow, bacteria cannot survive. Without bacteria having sufficient bacteria, the cells cannot grow. Without this ability to grow, the cells cannot grow, the bacteria cannot proliferate and the function of the body is reduced. Without this ability to replicate, the effectiveness of the treatment is not accurately tested. Testis are not affected by doxycycline. Doxycycline is part of a class of medications called the cytomegalovirus respiratory tract inhibitors. These medications are an members of a class of medications known as tetracyclines. Without the protein synthesis, nothing happens. Doxycycline is an alternative medication in the treatment of infections, caused by susceptible infections, such as Trichomoniasis, gums and skin infections. Doxycycline is part of a class of medications called the tetracyclines. These medications are an members of a class of medications called tetracyclines.
Yes, Doxycycline capsules can be effective in treating acne. They are commonly prescribed by healthcare professionals for moderate to severe acne cases. Doxycycline is an antibiotic that works by reducing inflammation and controlling the growth of bacteria associated with acne.
Doxycycline helps to improve acne symptoms by:
Reducing inflammation: Doxycycline has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce the redness, swelling, and tenderness associated with acne.
Controlling bacterial growth: Acne is often caused by the overgrowth of bacteria on the skin, particularly a type of bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes. Doxycycline works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, thereby controlling the growth and spread of these bacteria.
Regulating oil production: Doxycycline can also help regulate sebum (oil) production in the skin, which is a contributing factor in the development of acne.
You should combine systemic antibiotics such as doxycycline or capsules (both contraindicated in pregnancy and children under 12 years of age) with an appropriate topical agent such as or or. You should ideally continue treatment for 3 months.
How to split a Doxycycline capsule with a glass of waterHow do I take Doxycycline capsules?
Doxycycline capsules should be taken orally with a glass of water, usually 1 or 2 times a day. Doxycycline should be taken responsibly as it may interact with the medications you're taking. This is important as an importanteareddoxycycline capsule may not work as it should.
What should I do if I forget a dose
If you have missed a dose of Doxycycline capsules do not take it; rather, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take double doses.
Side effects
Doxycycline may cause some side effects. If you experience any of these symptoms such as swelling (e.g., pain, tenderness, or redness), nausea, or joint pain or tenderness, stop taking Doxycycline and tell your doctor immediately:
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This drug should not be given to children or adolescents under the age of 18 years:
Active ingredients (not all members of the general public) Share original contenttell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline, demeclocycline, any other medications, sulfites, or any of the ingredients in doxycycline capsules, extended-release capsules, tablets, extended-release tablets, or suspension. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: acitretin (Soriatane); anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven); barbiturates such as butabarbital (Butisol), phenobarbital, and secobarbital (Seconal); bismuth subsalicylate; carbamazepine (Epitol, Tegretol, others); isotretinoin (Absorica, Amnesteem, Clavaris, Myorisan, Zenatane); penicillin; phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek); and proton pump inhibitors such as dexlansoprazole (Dexilant), esomeprazole (Nexium, in Vimovo), lansoprazole (Prevacid, in Prevpac), omeprazole (Prilosec, in Yosprala, Zegerid), pantoprazole (Protonix), and rabeprazole (Aciphex). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
be aware that antacids containing magnesium, aluminum, or calcium, calcium supplements, iron products, and laxatives containing magnesium interfere with doxycycline, making it less effective. Take doxycycline 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking antacids, calcium supplements, and laxatives containing magnesium. Take doxycycline 2 hours before or 4 hours after iron preparations and vitamin products that contain iron.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had lupus (condition in which the immune system attacks many tissues and organs including the skin, joints, blood, and kidneys), intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri; high pressure in the skull that may cause headaches, blurry or double vision, vision loss, and other symptoms), a yeast infection in your mouth or vagina, surgery on your stomach, asthma, or kidney or liver disease.
you should know that doxycycline may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills, patches, rings, or injections). Talk to your doctor about using another form of birth control.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking doxycycline, call your doctor immediately. Doxycycline can harm the fetus.
plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Doxycycline may make your skin sensitive to sunlight. Tell your doctor right away if you get a sunburn.
you should know that when doxycycline is used during pregnancy or in babies or children up to 8 years of age, it can cause the teeth to become permanently stained. Doxycycline should not be used in children under 8 years of age except for inhalational anthrax, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, or if your doctor decides it is needed.
Doxycycline is a widely used antibiotic that inhibits the bacterial enzyme of bacterial cell wall synthesis, preventing the bacterial cell from further growth and reproduction. It is often prescribed in cases of respiratory tract infections, especially bacterial sinusitis. A recent study showed that doxycycline could be effective in treating bacterial sinus infections.
To determine the efficacy of doxycycline in the treatment of patients with pneumonia.
In this double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study, we evaluated the efficacy of doxycycline in a community-acquired pneumonia model.
This randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multicenter study was conducted in five hospitals in the central and northern regions of Mexico, and all patients who had been diagnosed with pneumonia for at least 3 months were randomized.
We enrolled in the study patients with a respiratory infection that is diagnosed according to the official guidelines for the treatment of pneumonia.
The diagnosis of pneumonia was based on the criteria described by the International Consensus Development Panel on the need for further diagnostic or treatment of pneumonia in the last year of life.
The patients were eligible for enrollment if they met the following inclusion criteria: they had a diagnosis of pneumonia in the last year of life; they were 18 years of age or older; and they had been diagnosed with pneumonia for more than 3 months before the diagnosis of the pneumonia.
The doxycycline dose for a period of 4 weeks was determined by the patient's doctor. We did not use a daily dose of 1 mg/kg per day and the dose was determined by the patient's doctor every day. The initial dose was 25 mg/kg orally, and the dose was repeated every 12 hours.
The dose was based on the maximum daily dose of doxycycline provided by the patient. The patient was given 2 doses of the drug. The first dose was administered 2 weeks after the first dose of doxycycline.
We conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the efficacy of doxycycline in the treatment of pneumonia.
Of the 589 patients who received doxycycline therapy, 112 were diagnosed with pneumonia, and 39 were diagnosed with acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECb). Of these, 49 were diagnosed with pneumonia in the last year of life. All of the patients had been hospitalized for treatment of chronic bronchitis at a tertiary care hospital for acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis.
The mean age of the patients was 53.2 (± 4.9) years, and the mean age of the patients was 39.3 (± 4.7) years. There were 19 males and 10 females, with a mean age of 60.7 (± 4.9) years. The mean duration of treatment with doxycycline was 3.7 (± 0.8) weeks. The mean antibiotic dose was 2.9 (± 0.5) g/dose and the dose was 12.2 (± 1.4) g/dose. Of the 112 patients who received doxycycline, the mean antibiotic dose was 2.4 (± 0.6) g/dose and the dose was 7.6 (± 2.6) g/dose, respectively. The mean antibiotic dose was 2.3 (± 0.8) g/dose and the dose was 12.2 (± 1.4) g/dose, respectively.
The mean number of days of antibiotics administered was 22.7 (± 3.1) days. There was no significant difference in the length of hospital stay between the doxycycline group and the placebo group (3.8 (± 0.6) days vs 3.4 (± 0.6) days, respectively; p = 0.844).
A total of 112 patients were included in the study.
The mean age of the patients was 50.7 (± 4.5) years, and the mean age of the patients was 39.8 (± 4.6) years. The mean length of hospital stay was 3.1 (± 0.
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