Doxitin
DOXITIN tablets contain doxycycline, which is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, such as respiratory, urinary, and skin infections, by killing the bacteria.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine the right dose for you based on your age, weight, and infection. Typically, adults and children over 12 take 200 mg on the first day, then 100 mg daily. In some cases, a 150 mg tablet once a day.
Method
Take DOXITIN tablets while sitting or standing, with plenty of water, preferably after a meal, and not just before lying down to avoid irritating your esophagus.
Your doctor will set your maximum daily dose, but it is typically 100 mg or 150 mg daily for maintenance, with a potentially higher dose on the first day.
Possible Side Effects
- •Nausea
- •Stomach pain
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Rash (e.g., drug rash, hives)
- •Increased skin sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity)
- •Nail detachment due to sunlight exposure
- •Inflammation of the esophagus
- •Yeast infection
- •Swelling of the face and/or throat, difficulty breathing, itchy rash (signs of a severe allergic reaction)
- •Severe and/or bloody diarrhea
- •Fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and rash (Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, especially for spirochete infections)
- •Tooth discoloration and/or problems with tooth development (especially in children under 8)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to doxycycline, other tetracyclines, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, do not give to children under 8 years old, as it can harm developing teeth and bones.
- Avoid too much sunlight and sunbeds, as this medicine can make your skin sensitive to the sun.
- Dairy products can reduce how well the medicine works. Wait at least one hour after taking DOXITIN tablets before consuming dairy products.
- Antacids, calcium, and iron supplements can make DOXITIN tablets less effective. Take these medicines at least one hour apart from DOXITIN tablets.
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- DOXITIN tablets may make birth control pills less effective.
- DOXITIN tablets can increase the effect of blood-thinning medicines.
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults. Calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium and aluminium reduce absorption. Protect yourself from excessive exposure to sunlight because of the risk of burning the skin. (updated 6.11.2023)