DOXYCYCLINE 100MG

This medicine is prescribed for the following conditions:

• Bacterial Infections
• Rickettsial Infection
• Chlamydia Infection
• Mycoplasma Pneumonia

Also tell your doctor if you are taking isotretinoin such as Claravis, Amnescence, or Sotret, or if you are taking anticonvulsants or blood thinners. Best taken by mouth at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals, usually 1-2 times daily on an empty stomach.

It is recommended that you drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. A rupture in the stomach may make it slightly less effective but taking it with food may help. It is not recommended to lie down for 10 minutes after taking.

Take this medicine 2 to 3 hours before or after eating foods such as antacids, kinapril, didanosine solution, vitamins, minerals, dairy products, and calcium-fortified juices. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

The dosage is determined by pathology, body weight, age and response to treatment. For best results, take this antibiotic at regular intervals.

Missed dosage: –
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is already time for your next scheduled dose, we recommend skipping the missed dose.

Overdose: –

Overdose symptoms include nausea, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. After digestion of the gastrointestinal tract, supportive therapy only. Hypotension may require hydration.

Even if you feel better, take the entire recipe as directed. Avoid alcohol and drink plenty of fluids (take 2-3 liters of fluid per day unless a fluid restriction is indicated).

Common side effects include an increased risk of diarrhea, red rash, nausea, vomiting, flu-like symptoms, skin allergies, and sunburn. Infants and pregnant women may have ongoing problems with tooth and bone development.

• Discoloration Of Teeth
• Esophagitis
• Increased Intracranial Pressure
• Rash
• Photosensitivity

To make sure doxycycline 100 capsules is safe for you, talk to your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:

• Asthma or sulfite allergy
• Liver disease
• Kidney disease
• History of increased intracranial pressure, including severe headache, dizziness, nausea, tinnitus, visual disturbances, and intraocular pain.

Interactions

Taking multiple medications or mixing them with certain foods and drinks puts you at risk for drug interactions.

Interaction with drugs: –

Patients should avoid the simultaneous use of:

• CYP3A3/4 enzyme substrate
• Bismuth iron and tea salicylate may reduce the bioavailability of doxycycline 100 mg capsules.
• Barbiturates, phenytoin and carbamazepine shorten the half-life of doxycycline 100 mg capsules
• Warpalin effect increased

Interaction with food: –

Absorption of doxycycline 100 mg capsules may be impaired when taken with iron, calcium, milk, or other dairy products. Foods containing calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and amino acids should be avoided as they may reduce absorption.