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

Name: Doxycycline Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Duration: 7 min 22 s
Description: Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic that stops bacteria from growing and is thought to have anti-inflammatory effects. It is used for many bacterial infections, to prevent malaria, and to treat acne and rosacea. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

Doxycycline Tablet

Generic name	doxycycline
Drug class	Tetracycline antibiotic (also classed as a miscellaneous antimalarial)
Forms	Tablet, Delayed-release tablet, Capsule, Suspension (liquid), Injection

Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic that stops bacteria from growing and is thought to have anti-inflammatory effects. It is used for many bacterial infections, to prevent malaria, and to treat acne and rosacea. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

General information

Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.