Description
What is doxycycline?
It is a tetracycline antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.
Doxycycline is also used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as acne, urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, periodontitis (gum disease), and others.
Doxycycline is used to treat blemishes, bumps and also acne-like lesions caused by rosacea. However it will not treat facial redness caused by rosacea.
Some forms of doxycycline are used to prevent malaria, to treat anthrax, or to treat infections caused by mites, ticks, or lice.Â
Warnings
You should not take doxycycline if you are allergic to any tetracycline antibiotic.
Children younger than 8 years old should use doxycycline only in cases of severe or life-threatening conditions. This medicine can cause permanent yellowing or greying of the teeth in children.
Using doxycycline during pregnancy could harm the unborn baby or cause permanent tooth discoloration later in the baby’s life.
What to avoid
Do not take iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours before or after taking doxycycline.
Avoid taking any other antibiotics with doxycycline unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Doxycycline can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea. It may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhoea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
Product Description
- As directed by the physician.
Storage:
- Store at a temperature below 25 degree C.Â
- Protect from light & moisture.
Note:
- Keep out of the reach and sight of Children.
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