Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic commonly prescribed to patients diagnosed with certain kinds of infections (the ones caused by bacteria). It works by preventing the bacteria from multiplying helping your immune system to fight the infection. It’s not recommended to use this medicine after taking calcium, magnesium or aluminum supplements. It should be taken on an empty stomach unless otherwise directed by your health care provider. Doxycycline can increase you skin sensitivity. You should avoid exposure to sunlight, or in case you have to stay outdoors for a while, wear protective clothes and use sunscreen. Any prescription, over-the-counter drugs, as well as herbal preparations, minerals supplements and vitamins should be mentioned when you visit your doctor to get a doxycycline prescription. Some medicines can interfere with doxycycline this way affecting the efficiency of your treatment. Do not use doxycycline if the vial it comes in has been damaged. Do not take this medicine past its expiration date as it can cause permanent damage to your kidneys. If any of your original symptoms get worse or change in intensity inform your doctor.
Brand names: Adoxa, Alodox, Apo-Doxy, Apo-Doxy-Tabs, Atridox, Avidoxy, Doryx, Doxy 100, Doxy 200, Doxycin, Doxycycline, Doxycycline Hyclate, Doxyhexal, Doxylin, Microdox, Monodox, Nu-Doxycycline,
