Doxycycline is an antibiotic indicated to treat diseases caused by doxycycline-sensitive microorganisms such as typhoid fever, smallpox, tick fever, pneumonia, rocky mountain fever, urethritis, syphilis, travelers diarrhea or inguinal granuloma for example. In addition it can also be used for the prevention of malaria, leptospirosis or cholera.
This antibiotic acts on the metabolism of bacteria preventing their nutrition, development and reproduction, which eventually leads to its elimination. This antibiotic may also be known commercially by Clordox, Vibramycin, Doxilegrand or Protectin.
Price
The price of Doxycycline varies between 15 and 40 reais, and can be bought at pharmacies or online stores, and a prescription is required.
How to take
It is generally recommended to take 200 mg on the first day of treatment as a single dose or at doses of 100 mg every 12 hours. On the remaining days, it is recommended to take a maintenance dose of 100 mg per day given as a single dose or in 2 doses of 50 mg every 12 hours.
In more severe cases, a dose of 200 mg is recommended throughout the treatment.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Doxycycline may include stomach pain, light sensitivity, lack of appetite, blurred or blurred vision, tooth discoloration, diarrhea, nausea, poor digestion, ringing in the ear, changes in blood tests such as anemia or head.
Contraindications
This medicine is contraindicated for pregnant or lactating women, children under 8 years of age, and for patients allergic to tetracyclines or any of the components of the formula.
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