Doxycycline 100 mg
Doxycycline 100mg Capsules is a tetracycline antimicrobial that fights bacteria in the body. So, Doxycycline is using to treat many different bacterial viruses, such as acne, urinary stretch infections, abdominal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, periodontitis (gum disease)
What is Doxycycline and what is it used for?
Doxycycline is from the tetracycline antibiotics series; broad spectrum antibiotics which can be used to treat a wide range of bacteria-caused infections including malaria.
How does it work?
When a mosquito infected with malaria bites a person it passes the malaria parasite into the human bloodstream. Doxycycline targets this malaria parasite and kills it. It is used to prevent a malarial infection from developing, which is why it is important to start taking it before entering an area that has malaria-infected mosquitoes and why it is also important to continue taking it for up to 4 weeks after your return.
How should I take Doxycycline?
You should avoid alcohol while you are taking Doxycycline tablets. Take them with water or food if the tablets irritate your throat. Also, you should take them standing up or sitting up and not lie down for at least half an hour after taking a Doxycycline tablet. Take a daily dose of 100mg starting 1-2 days before exposure to a malaria endemic region, throughout your stay and continuing the treatment for 28 days after leaving the malaria prone area.
Which is better: Malarone or Doxycycline?
Doxycycline is only used for areas that are resistant to Chloroquine or with P. falciparum strains resistant to multiple drugs. Also, Doxycycline is cheaper, but has more side effects than Malarone.
You should start taking the medication 1-2 days before entering the malaria area, throughout the entire duration of your stay, then continue for another 4 weeks after leaving the malaria-affected area.
Doxycycline 100 mg Tablet
Doxycycline is 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 works by stopping the growth of bacteria when treating bacterial infections and is also thought to have an anti-inflammatory action when used for other conditions. Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic.
Some forms of doxycycline are used to prevent malaria, to treat anthrax, or to treat infections caused by mites, ticks, or lice.
Take doxycycline exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take doxycycline with a full glass of water. Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking this medicine.
Most brands of doxycycline may be taken with food or milk if the medicine upsets your stomach. Different brands of doxycycline may have different instructions about taking them with or without food.
Take ORACEA on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
You may open a regular capsule or break up a regular tablet and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce to make swallowing easier. Swallow right away without chewing. Do not save the mixture for later use. Drink a full glass (8 ounces) of cool water right away.
Do not crush, break, or open a delayed-release capsule or tablet. Swallow the pill whole.
You may need to split a doxycycline tablet to get the correct dose. Follow your doctor's instructions.
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.
If you take doxycycline to prevent malaria: Start taking the medicine 1 or 2 days before entering an area where malaria is common. Continue taking the medicine every day during your stay and for at least 4 weeks after you leave the area. Use protective clothing, insect repellents, and mosquito netting around your bed to further prevent mosquito bites that could cause malaria.
Doxycycline is usually given by injection only if you are unable to take the medicine by mouth. A healthcare provider will give you this injection as an infusion into a vein.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics.
Doxycycline will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using doxycycline.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat and light.
Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date on the label has passed. Using expired doxycycline can cause damage to your kidneys.
