Doxycycline Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Doxycycline Capsule

Generic nameDoxycycline (as doxycycline hyclate)
Drug classTetracycline antibiotic
FormsCapsule, Tablet (immediate-release and delayed-release), Liquid suspension, Solution for injection (given only by a healthcare professional)

Doxycycline is an antibiotic used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It is a type of tetracycline antibiotic. It does not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.