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Doxycycline is an antibiotic medication in the class of tetracyclines. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect. This drug is available in capsule and tablet forms but can also be administered by injection. Doxycycline is a prescription-only medicine.

What is Doxycycline Used For?

Doxycycline helps in the treatment of bacterial infections, including:

  • Acne
  • Respiratory and urinary tract infections
  • Gum diseases
  • Gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted infections
  • Eye infections

This medication is also used to treat parasitic infections, such as malaria. It's sold as generic medicine but also under different brand names, including Vibramycin-D, Periostat, and Efracea. However, Doxycycline is the active ingredient. It doesn't matter which brand you're prescribed. The medication works in the same way to fight the infection. 

How to Take Doxycycline

Take Doxycycline exactly as your doctor has prescribed it. In most cases, you should take the medicine with a full glass (8 ounces) of cool water. But many Doxycycline brands may also be taken with milk or food or immediately after eating. That helps to minimize the risk of some side effects.  

Once you take the medicine, try to sit or stand upright for at least 30 minutes. It may help to reduce the chance of experiencing esophagus irritation (oesophagitis). If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it's nearly time for the next scheduled dose. Avoid taking extra medicine to cover up for the missed dose. 

Always finish the Doxycycline dosage as prescribed by your physician. Do not stop even if you already feel better. Taking the entire dosage will ensure your infection is adequately treated. It will also prevent complications, such as antibiotic resistance. 

Note: Doxycycline can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, raising your risk of sunburn. So, if you're taking this drug, wear clothing and a hat to protect exposed skin when outdoors. Using sunscreen with at least SPF 30 can also help. 

Doxycycline Storage and Disposal

You should store Doxycycline at room temperature and away from light and moisture. Dispose of any unused medicine after the expiration date on the label. Expired Doxycycline can damage your kidneys. 

Doxycycline Side Effects

The most common Doxycycline side effects include:

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Stomach upset
  • Darkened skin color
  • Mild skin rash or itching
  • Mild virginal itching or discharge 

The medication may also cause severe side effects. Some of these effects may happen several weeks after you start taking Doxycycline. Contact your health provider if you experience one or more of the following:

  • Serious stomach pain
  • Throat irritation and trouble swallowing
  • Little or no urination
  • Symptoms of low white blood cell counts, such as fever, pale skin, body aches, chills, or swollen glands. 
  • Severe headaches, dizziness, ringing in the ears, pain behind the eyes, and vision problems. 
  • Severe allergic reactions to the drug, such as swelling in the face or difficulty in breathing. 
  • Serious skin reaction, including skin pain and purple skin rash that spreads, causing blistering and peeling. 

Like any other antibiotic medication, Doxycycline can also cause diarrhea. Please get in touch with your doctor immediately if you have diarrhea that is bloody or watery. That may be a sign of a new infection. Do not take anti-diarrhea drugs unless instructed by your physician. 

Note: The above is not a full list of side effects. Please read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) for your prescribed Doxycycline brand or speak to your health provider.  

Doxycycline Interaction With Other Drugs

Doxycycline may interact with other drugs, increasing the risk of side effects. These include over-the-counter and prescription medicines, herbal products, and vitamins. Inform your healthcare providers about any medicines you're using now. Let them also know about any medication that you start or stop using. 

Doxycycline may also make some oral contraceptive pills less effective. If you're taking oral contraceptive pills, talk to your doctor. The health provider may recommend using another form of contraception while taking Doxycycline. Also, avoid using any other antibiotics with Doxycycline unless instructed by your doctor. 

Contraindications

You should not take Doxycycline if you're:

  • Allergic to the drug. Avoid taking Doxycycline or other tetracycline antibiotics if you're allergic to them. 
  • More than 16 weeks pregnant. Taking Doxycycline while pregnant may affect bone and tooth development in the unborn baby. Please tell your physician if you become pregnant while using this drug. 
  • Breastfeeding. Doxycycline can pass into the breast milk, affecting tooth and bone development in your nursing infant. 
  • A child under eight years old. Doxycycline can cause irreversible graying or yellowing of the teeth in children under eight years. Children should only use this medication in life-threatening situations. 

When your doctor prescribes Doxycycline, please inform them if you have ever had liver or kidney disease, increased pressure in the skull, asthma, or sulfite allergy. Let them know if you also take seizure medicine, isotretinoin, or a blood thinner like Warfarin (Coumadin).

FAQs

Can You Take Doxycycline to Prevent Malaria?

Yes, Doxycycline is one of the best antibiotic medicines that you can take to prevent malaria. If you're traveling to a malaria-endemic area, take this drug 24-48 hours before the journey.