Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic used in wide range of bacterial infections. It is also commonly used as a preventive treatment.

Outside of a medical setting the most common administration of doxycycline is via tablet. Patients who buy doxycycline should note that dosage can differ significantly from other tetracycline antibiotics. Taking this product in larger doses, or more frequently than recommended, can increase the risk and severity of side effects.

The Many Uses of Doxycycline

Doxycycline is used in a large volume of conditions, but like other antibiotics it is only effective against certain types of bacteria. In some areas once-susceptible bacteria have developed resistance to the drug; this is particularly a concern when it is used as a preventive measure, as it may not provide the protection it once did. Patients are advised to buy doxycycline only to treat diagnosed infections, and to check with local health authorities about the medication's effectiveness as a preventive treatment in a given area prior to use.

A partial list of conditions doxycycline is commonly used to treat:

• Rocky Mountain spotted fever
• Typhus
• Cholera
• Q fever
• Lyme disease and other tick fevers
• Brucellosis
• Trachoma
• Chancroid
• Bubonic plague
• Granuloma
• Respiratory tract infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Anthrax
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Acne
• Rosacea

It is additionally used to prevent:

• Malaria
• Anthrax
• Leptospirosis

Patients may also buy doxycycline to treat certain conditions typically treated by penicillin, when penicillin use is not a viable option.

Doxycycline should not be used in children under 8 years of age, with the occasional exception when penicillin is contraindicated and in cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Dosage & Administration

Ideally dosage and administration will be determined by a doctor, who will also have identified the bacteria responsible for the infection. There are numerous factors which can influence dosage and duration of treatment, but treatment tends to be similar in most cases. Rough guidelines for otherwise healthy adults are as follows:

• For mild infections, start with 200 mg on the first day (two 100 mg doses taken 12 hours apart), followed by 100 mg once per day for 7 to 14 days.
• For severe infections, take 200 mg per day (two 100 mg doses taken 12 hours apart) for 7 to 14 days.
• As a preventive measure for malaria, take 100 mg once per day starting several days prior to exposure, continuing throughout exposure and for 4 weeks after exposure.
• As a preventive measure for leptospirosis, take 200 mg once per week, starting 1 or 2 days prior to exposure and continuing throughout exposure.
• After exposure to anthrax, take 100 mg per day for at least 60 days.

Food is optional when tablets are taken, but doxycycline should be taken at least 2 hours before or after consuming aluminum, zinc, magnesium, iron, calcium, or bismuth subsalicylate, as these may prevent proper absorption. Common sources include antacids, dairy products, vitamin or mineral supplements, and many enriched products.

Tablets should be taken with a full glass of water to prevent throat irritation.

Considerations Before Use

In the interest of safe and effective treatment, patients who buy doxycycline should keep in mind that:

• The medication may increase skin sensitivity to UV rays; protection should be used when exposed to sunlight.
• Doxycycline is known to cause birth defects if used while pregnant, and can disrupt bone and tooth development if used in children under 8 years of age.
• Patients who have allergic reactions to other tetracyclines are likely to react to doxycycline.
• Doctors or dentists should be notified the medication is being taken before any procedures are performed.
• Doxycycline may reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control methods; alternative methods should be utilized throughout treatment and for several weeks after treatment ends.

If used properly side effects are typically mild and similar to those encountered with any antibiotic, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and other stomach upset. These symptoms are not cause for concern unless severe.

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