| What is Doxycycline?
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Doxycycline is used against a wide variety of bacterial infections. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Doxycycline?
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Doxycycline side effects may include angioedema, bulging foreheads in infants, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, discolored teeth in infants and children, inflammation of the tongue, loss of appetite, nausea, rash, rectal or genital itching, severe allergic reaction, skin sensitivity to light,
and vomiting.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. |
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| How is Doxycycline taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Doxycycline provided by your doctor. Take
Doxycycline with a full glass of water or other liquid to avoid irritating your throat or stomach. Doxycycline can be taken with or without food.
If the medicine does upset your stomach, you may wish to take it after you have eaten. Doxycycline tablets should be swallowed whole. Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor, even if your symptoms have
disappeared. If you are taking an oral suspension form of
Doxycycline, shake the bottle well before using. Do not use outdated
Doxycycline. If you miss a dose take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, put it off for several hours after taking the missed dose. Specifically, if you are taking one dose a day, take the next one 10 to 12 hours after the missed dose. If you are taking two doses a day, take the next one 5 to 6 hours after the missed dose. If you are taking three doses a day, take the next one 2 to 4 hours after the missed dose. Then return to your regular schedule. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Doxycycline with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Doxycycline. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining
Doxycycline with antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium, and iron-containing preparations,
barbiturates, bismuth subsalicylate, blood-thinning medications,
carbamazepine, oral contraceptives, penicillin, phenytoin, or sodium bicarbonate. |
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| How should I store Doxycycline?
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Store Doxycycline at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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