Vibramycin
Indicated to manage bacterial infections to support recovery and skin health.
Strengths: 100mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Doxy-100; Lyranda
- Therapeutic class
Tetracycline Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Tetracycline
- Known off-label uses
malaria prophylaxis
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to tetracyclines; pregnancy; children under 8
- Minor side effects
nausea; photosensitivity; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
oesophagitis; vaginal candidiasis
- Dosage forms
Capsule, hard; Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Indicated to manage bacterial infections to support recovery and skin health.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature away from sunlight.
- Drug interactions
Calcium; Magnesium; Iron salts
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children under 8 years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated (affects bone/teeth). Breastfeeding: Avoid use.
Precautions and warnings
avoid prolonged sunlight; take with full glass of water; avoid taking with dairy or antacids
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention; intracranial hypertension — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
A broad-spectrum antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, stopping the growth of bacteria and reducing inflammation in skin conditions like acne.
Vibramycin
Indicated to manage bacterial infections to support recovery and skin health.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Doxycycline
- Listed indication(s): Acne Vulgaris, Chlamydia Trachomatis, Lyme Disease, Respiratory Tract Infection
Available option
- 90 tablets - 100 mg272-100-mg-4518