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Doxicip (Generic Doxycycline)
Generic Name: Doxycycline
Strips of 10 x 100 mg Tablets
Manufactured by Cipla
Use
Doxicip (Generic Doxycycline) is an antibiotic medicine belonging to the class called "tetracyclines." It is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It does not treat viral infections, such as the common cold. It is used in the same way that Ciproxin is used, with the way that it is used as a preventative measure in case of exposure to Anthrax.
Dosage
Take Doxicip (Generic Doxycycline) exactly as directed by your doctor. Doxicip (Generic Doxycycline) is taken orally with a full glass of water. It is best to take Doxicip (Generic Doxycycline) on an empty stomach, but you may take it with food if your stoamch becomes upset. Doses should be taken at regular intervals; NOT more often than directed. Do not take Doxicip (Generic Doxycycline) just before going to bed. It may not dissolve properly when you are lying down and can cause ulceration of your food pipe. Take all of the Doxicip (Generic Doxycycline) that has been prescribed for you even if you think your condition is better. Your symptons may start to improve before the infection is completely treated. Do not stop taking any medication except on your prescriber´s advice.
Side effects
Some possible uncommon but serious side effects of Doxicip (Generic Doxycycline) include life-threatening allergic reaction (symptoms are trouble breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; hives); blood problems (symptoms are unusual bleeding or bruising); liver damage (symptoms are yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain); irritation of the esophagus. Other more common, but less serious, side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, vaginal yeast infection.
Precautions
Before taking any tetracycline antibiotic, review with your health care provider ALL medicines you are taking, including those you take without a prescription. Tetracycline antibiotics can affect how other medicines work and other medicines can affect how the antibiotic works. Some medicines that can interact with Doxicip (Generic Doxycycline) are antacids and supplements that contain calcium, iron, magnesium, or sodium bicarbonate. If you take products containing these minerals within 2 hours of the time you take Doxine, these medicines could decrease the Doxine’s effectiveness. Birth control pills also may not work as well if you are taking Doxine. Use other forms of birth control while you are taking this medicine.
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