How to take it Always swallow your doxycycline capsule whole and have it with a full glass of water a medium sized glass — ml. What if I forget to take it? What if I take too much? Accidentally taking an extra dose of doxycycline is unlikely to harm you. Common side effects These common side effects happen in around 1 in 10 people. Keep taking the medicine, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or don't go away: headaches feeling or being sick nausea or vomiting being sensitive to sunlight Serious side effects Serious side effects are rare and happen in less than 1 in 1, people.
Information: You can report any suspected side effect using the Yellow Card safety scheme. Visit Yellow Card for further information. What to do about: headaches — make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids.
Everyday painkillers, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen , are safe to take with doxycycline. It might help to take your doxycycline after a meal or snack but avoid dairy products like milk, cheese and yoghurt. Dairy products can stop your body absorbing your medicine properly.
If you are being sick, drink plenty of fluids, such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Signs of dehydration include peeing less than usual or having strong-smelling pee. Do not take any medicines to treat vomiting without speaking to a pharmacist or doctor.
Put sunscreen or sunblock on your skin - with a sun protection factor SPF of at least 15 if you have fair skin, you may need a much higher number than this. Also use a sunscreen product for your lips.
Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds. If you get sunburn , there are things you can do to treat your symptoms. Non-urgent advice: Tell your doctor if you're:. There are some medicines that don't mix well with doxycycline.
Tell your doctor if you're taking these medicines before you start taking doxycycline: indigestion remedies antacids supplements which contain aluminium, bismuth, calcium, magnesium or zinc stomach ulcer medicines that contain bismuth iron supplements other antibiotics acne medicines which contain vitamin A, such as isotretinoin a blood thinner called warfarin medicines for epilepsy, such as phenytoin or carbamazepine ciclosporin, a medicine to damp down your immune system Typhoid vaccine given by mouth may not work properly if you're taking doxycycline.
Mixing doxycycline with herbal remedies and supplements There are no known problems with taking herbal remedies and supplements with doxycycline. Important: Medicine safety Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements.
How does doxycycline work? When will I feel better? For most infections, you should feel better within a few days. What if I don't get better?
Will it give me thrush? If this happens to you, ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice. Will it affect my contraception? Will it affect my fertility? Does it stain teeth? This intestinal infection can range from mild to fatal. The following table lists the possible side effects of doxycycline by body system. People who are taking drugs that prevent blood from clotting, known as anticoagulants, may need to take a smaller dose of their anticoagulant.
Doctors will not prescribe a penicillin antibiotic with doxycycline. Penicillins are antibiotics that kill bacteria, whereas doxycycline stops the growth of bacteria. When given together, doxycycline may block the action of penicillin.
Some over-the-counter antacids can affect how well the body absorbs doxycycline, including those that contain:. Doctors may advise people taking birth control pills to use a second method of contraception while taking doxycycline. This is because the antibiotic can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Researchers suggest that therapeutic, short term treatments with doxycycline during pregnancy are unlikely to cause birth abnormalities , according to the currently available data. During the last half of pregnancy, doctors will prescribe doxycycline carefully, especially if the person needs long term use or repeated short term courses. Some children, as they grow, may develop yellow-gray-brown teeth discoloration if exposed to doxycycline. Doxycycline can find its way into breast milk, so breastfeeding while taking the drug can expose an infant to the antibiotic.
Researchers are unsure how much doxycycline will pass to the infant through breast milk. Doctors may prescribe short courses of doxycycline to a nursing parent. The benefits to the parent must outweigh the possible risks to the infant. Researchers are unsure of the effect on infants of extended periods of exposure to doxycycline in breast milk. Doctors prescribe doxycycline to treat serious bacterial infections. People also use doxycycline to control acne and rosacea.
Before taking doxycycline, people should let their doctors know of any other medications they are taking. Doxycycline may not be appropriate for everyone, especially during pregnancy. The doctor must weigh the benefits of treatment with the possible risks. Continue taking doxycycline each day you are in the area, and for 4 weeks after leaving the area.
You should not take doxycycline for the prevention of malaria for more than 4 months. Continue to take doxycycline even if you feel well. Take all the medication until you are finished, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
One doxycycline product may not be able to be substituted for another. Be sure that you receive only the type of doxycycline that was prescribed by your doctor. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about the type of doxycycline you were given. Doxycycline may also be used for the treatment of malaria. It may also be used to treat Lyme disease or to prevent Lyme disease in certain people who have been bitten by a tick.
It may also be used to prevent infection in people who were sexually attacked. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. Doxycycline may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children.
Store it at room temperature and away from light and excess heat and moisture not in the bathroom. It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily. To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach.
Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Doxycycline belongs to a class of drugs called tetracyclines. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions. This drug works by blocking a bacterial protein from being made.
It does this by binding to certain units of the protein. This stops the protein from growing and treats your infection. Doxycycline oral tablet can interact with other medications, vitamins , or herbs you may be taking. An interaction is when a substance changes the way a drug works. This can be harmful or prevent the drug from working well. To help avoid interactions, your doctor should manage all of your medications carefully.
Do not use these drugs with doxycycline. Doing so can cause dangerous effects in your body. Examples of these drugs include:.
When you take doxycycline with certain drugs, doxycycline may not work as well to treat your condition. This is because the amount of doxycycline in your body may be decreased. Examples of drugs that can cause this type of interaction include:. Taking doxycycline with certain medications raises your risk of side effects from these drugs. An example of a drug that could cause this type of interaction is:. However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions.
Always speak with your healthcare provider about possible interactions with all prescription drugs, vitamins, herbs and supplements, and over-the-counter drugs that you are taking. If you have an allergic reaction, call your doctor or local poison control center right away. If your symptoms are severe, call or go to the nearest emergency room. Taking it again could be fatal cause death. This means it may not work as well to treat your condition.
Some foods that are high in calcium include milk and cheese. If you eat or drink these items, do so at least one hour before taking this drug or one hour after taking this drug. For women of childbearing age who are overweight: You have a higher risk of high blood pressure inside of your skull from this drug.
Ask your doctor if this drug is right for you. For people with a history of intracranial hypertension: You have a higher risk of high blood pressure inside of your skull from this drug. For pregnant women: There are no adequate studies on the use of doxycycline in pregnant women.
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