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What is Doryx (Doxycycline-Oral) ?
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How is Doryx (Doxycycline-Oral) Pronounced? dox-ee-SYE-kleen
Who is the Manufacturer of Doryx? Wc Prof Prods
What is Doryx Used For? Doxycycline is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
How To Use Doryx
Take each dose with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Doryx. Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Take Doryx 2-3 hours before or after taking any medications containing magnesium, aluminum, or calcium. Some examples include quinapril, didanosine, vitamins/minerals, and antacids. Sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, iron, and zinc are also included. These medications bind with doxycycline preventing its full absorption. The liquid suspension form of Doryx must be shaken well before using. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by taking the medicine at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to take Doryx until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.
Doryx Side Effects
Doryx may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, headache or vomiting. If these symptoms persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Very unlikely but report: stomach pain, yellowing of the eyes or skin, vision changes, mental changes. Doxycycline increases sensitivity to sunlight. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Doryx, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Doryx Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver problems, kidney problems, allergies (especially drug allergies), trouble swallowing, esophagus problems (e.g., hiatal hernia, GERD). Use of Doryx for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). Doxycycline may make you more prone to sunburn. Wear protective clothing and a sunscreen if needed. Doryx should not be used by children up to 8 years of age because its use may permanently discolor their teeth or cause other problems. Caution is advised in older children also. Doryx is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using Doryx. Doryx passes into breast milk and has had undesirable effects on nursing infants. Therefore, its use is not recommended while breast-feeding. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Doryx Drug Interactions
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: vitamins/minerals (e.g., magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, zinc), quinapril, didanosine, bismuth subsalicylate, sucralfate, antacids, other antibiotics, live vaccines, warfarin. Doryx may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about other types of birth control. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Doryx Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Missed Doryx Dose
If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double-up the dose.
Doryx Storage
Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
| Generic and Namebrand Variations |
|---|
| Label Name | Unit | Package | Color | Shape | Flavor | NDC |
|---|
| Doryx 75mg Capsule Ec |
Tab |
Bottle |
Orange/green |
Oblong |
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00430083620 |
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