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Alcohol
Unsafe
DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S should not be taken until prescribed if you are taking alcohol. Keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S is a Pregnancy Category D. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on the use of doxycycline in pregnant women. In some cases, taking DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S during pregnancy may affect tooth and bone development in the unborn baby. So, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy contact the doctor before using a DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S.
Breast Feeding
Caution
DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S is excreted in the breast milk however, the extent of absorption of DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S, by the breastfed infant is not known. Hence, the nursing mother before using a DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S should contact the doctor.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
The effect of doxycycline on the ability to drive or operate heavy machinery has not been fully studied but there is no evidence to suggest that doxycycline may affect the ability to drive. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns or are having unusual sleepiness or drowsiness after taking DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S.
Liver
Caution
DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
Safe if prescribed
At the recommended doses, DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S is safe to use in patients with kidney disease and no dose adjustment is warranted. If prescribed by a doctor, DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S can be safely used. But it is best to discuss with your doctor if you have a known kidney disease/condition.
Children
Unsafe
Use of DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S during tooth development in infants and children below 8 years of age may cause permanent staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). So, it is not recommended for children below 8 years of age.
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About DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S
DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics, used to treat bacterial infections. DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S treats urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, sexually transmitted infections (like gonorrhoea, syphilis), gum infections, diseases (like periodontitis), and others. Besides this, DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S also treats acne-like lesions caused by rosacea. However, it does not treat facial redness caused by rosacea.
DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S being an antibiotic prevents the growth of bacterial cells (the bad ones!) by preventing the formation of the outer protein layer of bacteria (cell wall) responsible for bacteria's growth and multiplication. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, i.e. it acts against various bacteria. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, i.e. it stops bacteria growth but does not kill them.
DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S should only be taken if advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food but should be consumed at a fixed time for the best results. You should complete the course of DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S as your doctor prescribes for better results. Some common side effects of DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S are nausea (feeling or being sick), vomiting, diarrhoea etc. Please consult your doctor if these side effects become troublesome.
DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S is pregnancy category D (high risk) medicines, so its use in pregnant and nursing mothers is not recommended. Use of DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood up to the age of 8 years) may cause teeth staining (yellow-grey-brown). Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S. Before using DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S, tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S, have kidney problems, liver problems, swollen food pipe (esophagitis) or muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). Please do not drink alcohol with DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S as it may increase the unpleasant side effects like drowsiness and dizziness.
Uses of DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S
Medicinal Benefits
DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S is a type of tetracycline class of antibiotic which is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including gram-negative, gram-positive bacteria, anaerobes, and some parasites. It is prescribed for treating various bacterial infections of the respiratory tract (influenza, pneumonia), genitourinary area (syphilis, gonorrhoea), anthrax infection, sinuses, eye, and skin. Besides this, it is also indicated in the tick-borne infections (typhus fever) caused by the Rickettsia group of bacteria like typhus fever. Off-label, usage includes the prophylaxis or prevention of malaria in the prone area and the treatment of acne. Sometimes your doctor might prescribe you DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S as an alternative medicine to penicillin when penicillin is contraindicated.
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Side Effects of DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S
Drug Warnings
Iron and antacid (like magnesium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxide) may bind to DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S in the gastrointestinal tract, lowering its efficiency. So, a gap of at least 2 hours should be maintained between intake of DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S and iron supplements and antacids. Prolonged use of DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent discolouration of the teeth (yellow-grey-brown). Besides this, in some cases, the use of DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S causes antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S may cause sensitive skin to sunlight and ultraviolet rays, causing an exaggerated sunburn reaction. Hence it is advisable to apply sunscreen before going outside. Its use has also been associated with an increased risk of fungal skin infections like (vaginal candidiasis - thrush). Tetracycline and DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S can form a stable calcium complex in bone-forming tissue, thereby affecting the growth of fibula bones in young children and bone development in the foetus. Using a DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S with isotretinoin should be avoided as it has been reported to cause pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure inside the brain). Long-term use of DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S may affect your blood, kidney, and liver health, so yearly diagnostics test of these parameters is recommended. DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S does not completely prevent malaria caused by P. falciparum as a DOXYCEN 100 TABLETS 8'S is given only for the prophylactic regimen (protection) whenever anyone enters a malaria-prone area.
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