What Doxycycline is and what it is used for:

Doxycycline is used to treat different types of infections including:

• Respiratory infections (chest, lung or nose)


• Urinary tract infections


• Acne (pimples)


• Eye infections


• Sexually transmitted diseases


• Malaria when Chloroquine is not effective


• It can also be used to prevent certain infections.

Do not take Doxycycline:

• If you’re allergic to Doxycycline, other tetracyclines, or any other component of this medicine.


• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

• If you are going to be exposed to strong sunlight or UV light.


• If you have myasthenia gravis.


• If you have liver or kidney problems.


• If you have systemic lupus erythematosus SLE.


• If you have porphyria, a blood disorder.


• If you ever had severe diarrhea after prolonged antibiotic use.


• Taking this medicine for longer than recommended can lead to a second infection.

Possible side effects:

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.


• Talk to your doctor if you experience:


• Severe bloody diarrhea


• Fever, swollen lymph nodes or skin rash


• Very severe headache which may be associated with visual disturbances such as blurred vision, double vision or loss of vision.

Other medicines and Doxycycline:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, especially:

• Antacids


• Medicines for epilepsy (fits)


• Warfarin


• Oral contraceptives


• Retinoids

How to take Doxycycline :

• This medicine is not recommended in children younger than 8 years if age.


• Take as indicated by your doctor.


• Take with a full glass of water.


• If it causes stomach upset, take with food.


• The usual dosing is 100-200 mg daily depending on the infection.

How to store Doxycycline :

• Store at room temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C).


• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.


• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package.


• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

*Dosage form and route of administration of Doxycycline 100 mg capsules and 10 mg/ml syrup should be prescribed according to therapeutic indication and disease severity of each individual patient.