Duradox 100 mg capsule
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Product description
Doxycycline 100 mg capsule
Active ingredient
Doxycycline
What are the uses of Doxycycline?
The antibiotic Doxycycline is used to treat the following diseases:
- Infections caused by Clostridium in patients allergic to penicillin
- Infections caused by vancomycin-resistant enterococci
- Infections caused by chlamydia
- Uncomplicated listeria
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Lyme disease
- Pneumonia
- Anthrax
- Intestinal amoebas
- Syphilis
- Cholera
- Dental infections
Doxycycline for acne
Doctors prescribe Doxycycline to treat acne, as it reduces the secretion of oil and sebum that affects the skin.
What are the contraindications for using Doxycycline?
Doxycycline should not be used in the following cases:
- Allergic reactions to any of its components
- Children under 8 years old
What are the precautions for using Doxycycline?
The following precautions should be followed when using this medication:
- Consult a doctor before using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- This medication is used to prevent malaria when traveling to areas where the disease is prevalent, taken two days before traveling to those areas and continued for at least 4 weeks after leaving the area
- This medication causes permanent discoloration of children's teeth if taken in the second half of pregnancy until the child reaches 8 years old, so it is prohibited during that period unless the child has anthrax or Rocky Mountain spotted fever
- It may cause surface discoloration of adult teeth, but this discoloration is temporary and disappears after stopping the medication
- Use with caution and under medical supervision if suffering from:
- Liver diseases, as this medication can cause liver toxicity
- Kidney diseases
- Staphylococcal infections
- Previous candidiasis infection
What are the drug interactions of Doxycycline?
You should inform the doctor about all medications, herbs, and dietary supplements taken before using this medication. It is also recommended to avoid concurrent use with:
- Oral anticoagulants
- Antacids containing magnesium, calcium, or aluminum, as they interfere with the absorption of Doxycycline
What are the doses of Doxycycline and methods of use?
The doctor determines the appropriate dose for each person based on their weight, age, and health condition.




