Doxycycline 100mg

Description

What is doxycycline 100mg?

Doxycycline 100mg belongs to the class of medicines known as tetracycline antibiotic. It limits the growth of bacteria and have anti-inflammatory effects. Doctors prescribe Doxycycline uk for bacterial infection, including rosacea, urinary and respiratory tract infections, acne, gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia and eye infection. Sometimes doctors also prescribe Doxycycline for the treatment of malaria and acts of infections caused by lice, ticks or mites.

Doxycycline is available in various doses such as 50mg, 75mg and 100mg. It is available in both capsules and tablets. This is also available in the form of syrup, injection and syrup.

Doxycycline side effects

Common side effects of Doxycycline

Some of the common side effects of using Doxycycline 100mg tablets are vomiting, nausea, Upset stomach, diarrhea, rash, itching loss of appetite, vaginal itching or discharge.

Serious Doxycycline side effects

Speak to your doctor immediately if you notice any allergic reaction to doxycycline. Some of the symptoms include breathing trouble, swelling in face or throat, hives, skin reaction. Fever, burning in eyes, sore throat, skin pain, purple or red skin that causes blistering and peeling.

You must speak to your doctor and visit hospital if you have any of the below side effects

• Severe Stomach pain, mild diarrhea which can be watery or with blood
• Difficulty in swallowing, irritation in throat
• Chest pain, Short of breath and irregular heartbeats.
• Difficulty in passing urine
• low white blood cell counts – chills, swollen glands, fever, body aches, pale skin, weakness easy bruising or bleeding;
• severe headaches, ringing in your ears, dizziness, nausea, vision problems, pain behind your eyes;
• Stomach pain, Loss of appetite, tiredness, weakness, vomiting, nausea, fast heart rate, jaundice

There could be some other side effects as well of taking Doxycycline. Always speak to your doctor in case of any abnormality you notice after taking the medicine.

Warnings

Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to tetracycline antibiotic.

Kids younger than 10 years must use this medicine only when there is no other option and is a situation of severe or life-threatening conditions. Doxycycline may cause permanent yellowing or greying of teeth in children.

Doxycycline used during pregnancy can harm unborn baby and can cause permanent tooth discoloration later in the born baby’s life

Precautions to take before taking this medicine

Do not take Doxycycline 100mg if you are allergic to tetracycline antibiotics such as tigecycline, tetracycline or minocycline.

To be sure that the medicine is safe to you, speak to your doctor if you had medical history of:

• Kidney disease.
• Liver disease
• asthma or sulfite allergy.
• increased pressure inside your skull; or
• taking isotretinoin, seizure medicine, or a blood thinner

In case you are taking this medicine to treat chlamydia, your doctor may ask you to take test to assure you do not have gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease)

It may affect tooth and bone development in the body if you are pregnant or become pregnant while taking this medicine. You are at risk of permanent tooth discoloration in later part of baby’s life if you take this medicine in last half of pregnancy. Speak to your doctor if you are pregnant or become pregnant while on the regular dose of doxycycline.

Doxycycline can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Speak to your doctor for other non- hormonal birth controls such as condom, diaphragm with spermicide etc. to prevent pregnancy.

The medicine can pass through breast milk and affect tooth and bone development in nursing infant. Avoid breastfeeding while on the dose of this medicine.

How should I take doxycycline?

Take this medicine orally with a glass of water. Read the label of the medicine and follow all instructions mentioned on the medicine. Do not increase or reduce the dosage as instructed by your doctor.

Do not crush, split or break the medicine. Take medicine as whole

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical help if you miss the dose. Call you doctor and visit hospital