Doxycycline

Doxycycline it is used for treatment of the certain infectious diseases caused by certain phylums of bacteria (for example tract infections, periodontitis, acne, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, and others). It's slowing the growth of bacteria. This drug is also used to treat blemishes, bumps, and acne-like lesions caused by rosacea. As it is used in a combination with other medicines for treatment of the certain infection contaminations caused by an ameba.

Use Doxycycline according to prescriptions of the treating doctor. Before the use attentively read the instruction to a medicine for definition of an exact dosage.

Take it orally with a full glass of water/milk or with food. Dosage depends from the type of infection, so do not use Vibramycin without doctor's consultation.

The best effect at treatment by Doxycycline is reached when the medicine is used every day at the same time.

Take a complete treatment course by Doxycycline for full recover. It is necessary to take a drug even if you have felt better in some days.

Doxycycline - an antibiotic of tetracyclinic series. Attacks bacteria by retardation of their growth that allows immune system of a body to kill bacteria.

If you missed a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it almost time of your next dose just skip it and return to your regular schedule. Never take more than 1 dose of this drug.

Doxycycline should be stored at ambient temperature 68 - 77 degrees by Farenheit (20 - 25 degrees C) in protected from high temperature, humidity, light and children place.

Do not use Doxycycline if:

• you have an allergy to components of Doxycycline;
• you take acitretin, oral contraceptives, or antibiotics of a penicillinic series (for example, amoxicillin).

• if you are pregnant, you are planning to become pregnant, brest-feeding
• if you have diarrhea, a stomachal or intestinal infection contamination, a lupus (in the history of illness), or illness of a blood porphyria

• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), digoxin, methotrexate, or methoxyflurane because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Doxycycline
• Acitretin or isotretinoin because side effects, such as increased pressure inside the skull (resulting in severe headaches and vision problems) may occur
• Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, or hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because they may decrease Doxycycline ' s effectiveness
• Live oral typhoid vaccine, hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills), or penicillins (eg, amoxicillin) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Doxycycline

Following side effects can be observed:

• sensitivity to a sunlight;
• appetite loss;
• a nausea;
• vomiting.

• bloody stools; vaginal irritation or discharge; severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); severe or persistent headache; dark urine; decreased urination; fever, chills, or sore throat; severe diarrhoeia; stomach pain or cramps; trouble swallowing; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness; throat irritation; yellowing of the skin or eyes; vision changes.

If you have any questions about Doxycycline , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Doxycycline is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.