Doxy 100mg Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Lxora Life Sciences |
| Active Ingredient | Doxycycline (100mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Tetracyclines |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Tetracyclines |
| User Rating | 4.7 |
| User Reviews | 764 |
FAQ
How long does Doxy 100mg takes to work?
Usually, Doxy 100mg starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Can the use of Doxy 100mg cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Doxy 100mg can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
What if you forget to take Doxy Injection?
If you miss a dose of Doxy 100mg, consult your doctor.
Doxy 100mg Injection Reviews
Doxy 100mg is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in some infections of the lungs, urinary tract, eyes, and others. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.
Doxy 100mg is also used to treat many sexually transmitted diseases. It helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) into a vein by a doctor or a nurse. You should get the injection regularly at evenly spaced intervals for maximum benefits. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
The most common side effects of this medicine include skin reaction on exposure to sunlight (photosensitivity), vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. It may blur your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Doxy 100mg is also used to treat many sexually transmitted diseases. It helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) into a vein by a doctor or a nurse. You should get the injection regularly at evenly spaced intervals for maximum benefits. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
The most common side effects of this medicine include skin reaction on exposure to sunlight (photosensitivity), vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. It may blur your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
How Doxy 100mg Injection Works
Doxy 100mg is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
How to Use Doxy 100mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Doxy 100mg Injection
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Doxy 100mg is a versatile antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach and intestines. It can also be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.
- In Treatment of Acne: Doxy 100mg treats acne, commonly called pimples. It kills the acne-causing bacteria and prevents spots or pimples from appearing. It usually takes a few weeks to have a noticeable effect so keep using it even if it appears not to be working. Sometimes acne may get worse before it gets better, however, with proper use, your skin will get clearer. The earlier you start taking it, the less likely you are to get scars. This medicine will help improve your mood and uplift your confidence as your skin becomes acne-free.
Uses of Doxy 100mg Injection
- Treatment of Acne
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Doxy 100mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Doxy 100mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Doxy 100mg is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Doxy 100mg is recommended.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Doxy 100mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Doxy 100mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Visual disturbances such as blurring of vision may occur during treatment with doxycycline.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Doxy 100mg. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Doxy 100mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Doxy 100mg is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Quick Tips
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Your doctor has prescribed Doxy 100mg to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
References
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 433.
- Rosenthal PJ. Clinical Pharmacology of the Antihelmenthic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 926.
- Drugs.com. Doxycycline.