Doxycillin Hyclate

Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

Susceptible infections. Uncomplicated gonorrhoea. Relapsing fever and louse-bourne typhus. Prophylaxis of scrub typhus. Filariasis.

Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?

Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Children below eight years. Pregnancy and lactation, Prophyria. Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines, severe hepatic dysfunction, prolonged exposure to sunlight or tanning equipment.

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

Impaired hepatic function, history or predisposition to oral candidiasis. Should be taken with at least a glass of water in an upright position to reduce the risk of oesophageal injury.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Permanent staining of teeth, rash, superinfection, nausea, GI upsets, glossitis, dysphagia, photosensitivity, hypersensitivity, haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia and eosinophilia. Anaphylaxis.

Drug Category/Class

Doxycillin Hyclate has 2 Brands listed


Doxyplus (100+10)Z Indox (100 mg)

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