Doxycycline (Generic Doryx®) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria. Usage, Directions, Indication and Instructions. Doxycycline is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, acne, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, periodontitis (gum disease), and others. It may be used in combination with other medicines to treat certain amoeba infections. Adverse Reactions, Precautions and Warning. Taking the medication have side effects such as diarrhea, itching of the rectum or vagina, severe headache, blurred vision, skin rash, hives, difficulty breathing or swallowing, redness of the skin (sunburn), yellowing of the skin or eyes, itching, dark-colored urine and sore mouth. Notify your doctor or pharmacist if effects persist or worsen.You should know that when doxycycline is used during pregnancy or in babies or children up to age 8, it can cause the teeth to become permanently stained. Doxycycline should not be used in children under age 8 except for inhalational anthrax or if your doctor decides it is needed. Dosage and Administration. Doxycycline is usually taken once or twice a day with a full glass of water with each dose of the capsule or tablet. If your stomach becomes upset when you take doxycycline, you may take it with food or milk.If you are taking doxycycline for the prevention of malaria, start taking it 1 or 2 days before traveling to an area where there is malaria. Continue taking doxycycline for 4 weeks after leaving the area where there is malaria. You should not take doxycycline for the prevention of malaria for more than 4 months. Important. Continue to take doxycycline even if you feel well. Take all the medication until you are finished, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Take strictly in accordance with your Doctors’ advice.
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