Doxycycline Tablets
Utilized to alleviate acne and various bacterial infections, formulated to support skin clarity and targeted to mitigate bacterial growth.
Strengths: 100mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Vibramycin
- Therapeutic class
Tetracycline Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Tetracycline
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to tetracyclines
- Precautions and warnings
avoid sunlight exposure; swallow whole with plenty of water; take while upright
- Minor side effects
nausea; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
photosensitivity dermatitis; oesophagitis
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Various
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
course duration
- Storage instructions
Store away from heat and light.
- Drug interactions
calcium supplements; antacids
- Age restrictions
Avoid in children under 8 years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
Serious side effects
intracranial hypertension — requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized to alleviate acne and various bacterial infections, formulated to support skin clarity and targeted to mitigate bacterial growth.
Mechanism of action
Doxycycline inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, which prevents the binding of tRNA to the mRNA-ribosome complex, thereby inhibiting bacterial growth.
Doxycycline Tablets
Utilized to alleviate acne and various bacterial infections, formulated to support skin clarity and targeted to mitigate bacterial growth.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Doxycycline
- Listed indication(s): Acne Vulgaris, Bacterial Infection, Malaria Prophylaxis
Available option
- 180 tablets - 100 mg116-100-mg-2782