Doxycycline is an antibiotic.
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Drug Uses
Doxycycline is ysed against chronic prostatitis, sinusitis, syphilis, Chlamydia, acne.
Usage
Following the dosage instructions of your doctor is the best way to use any medication. If you are unsure or do not remember the instructions then you may read the medicine label for more detailed information.
Do not take Doxycycline just after a meal.
Please drink a full glass of water with doxycycline.
It is very important that you complete the dosage schedule and do not interrupt it in between without seeking prior consultation from your doctor.
Taking your medication at the same time each day is a tried and tested method to avoid missing any doses.
The dosage should not increase more than once in a day (24 hours).
Missed Dose
Despite your best attempts at remembering, if you still miss out on a dose, then take it as soon as you remember about it. But keep in mind that you will have to adjust your next dose by spacing it out by 4 to 5 hours. If this is not possible, then the best thing to do would be to skip the missed dose and continue with your normal dosage schedule.
Never try to compensate for the missed dose by taking a double dose together. It may cause adverse effects.
Storage
Store doxycycline at room temperature (read medicine label if unsure). Always keep it in a cool dark place that is not directly exposed to sources of heat or moisture and sunlight. Protect it from kids and pets.
Overdose
An overdose of doxycycline may have adverse effects that require immediate medical attention. Contact the nearest emergency poison control center immediately if you notice effects like.
Warning/Precautions
Doctors advise against using doxycycline if you are allergic to any ingredient in it or if you have conditions like diarrhea, a stomach or intestinal infection, a history of lupus, or the blood disease porphyria.
Discuss your past/current medical history in detail with your doctor before beginning treatment with any new medication. If you are using any herbal supplements or over the counter medication, including vitamin pills, then mention it to your doctor.
Being an antibiotic doxycycline cannot be used for treating viral infections common cold and flu. So, you must avoid contact with people who have viral infections.
Some patients using antibiotics have reported extreme stomach cramps which are followed by bloody or tarry stools. If you notice this, then contact your physician immediately.
Constant usage of doxycycline has led to a re-infection which is more severe than the first. Hence, doctors will constantly monitor your condition closely while using doxycycline.
If you are expecting a child or are planning to have a child in the near future, then consult your doctor before using doxycycline to discuss any possible threats to the unborn baby.
If you are a nursing mother and breast feed your baby, then too, seek consultation before using doxycycline as some drugs are excreted in the breast milk and may enter the baby.