Doxycycline Capsule is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Doxycycline Capsule have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Doxycycline Capsule is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Doxycycline Capsule also has some side effects, the most common being Sensitive to light. While these are the most often observed Doxycycline Capsule side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Doxycycline Capsule go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Doxycycline Capsule is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Doxycycline Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Doxycycline Capsule are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Doxycycline Capsule with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Doxycycline Capsule, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Doxycycline Capsule is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult(Male) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Doxycycline Capsule is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Doxycycline Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Doxycycline can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Doxycycline Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Doxycycline. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Doxycycline Capsule on the Kidneys?
Doxycycline is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Doxycycline Capsule on the Liver?
Doxycycline has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Doxycycline Capsule on the Heart?
Doxycycline is not harmful for the heart.
Doxycycline Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Doxycycline Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doxycycline Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Doxycycline Capsule is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Doxycycline Capsule you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Doxycycline Capsule only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Doxycycline Capsule in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Doxycycline Capsule
Taking Doxycycline Capsule with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxycycline Capsule
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Doxycycline Capsule.
Doxycycline can be taken orally and applied topically. An oral form such as tablet should be taken with or without food. If the medicine causes stomach upset after taking this drug take it with food or milk and drink plenty of water. Duration and dose of the course will vary according to the severity of an infection. The topical form of medicine should apply to the affected area twice daily or advice by a doctor, do not apply more or less as recommended by healthcare practitioners.
Doxycycline can be taken with ofloxacin. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Ofloxacin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
No, Doxycycline should not be given to children under 8 years. It can cause permanent tooth discoloration in children especially under 8 years old.
Yes, Doxycycline can be taken with prednisolone. It effectively relieves from the ace and skin infection. Doxycycline helps to prevent infection while prednisolone helps to reduce inflammation.
Discontinuing Doxycycline in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. Incase you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
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