Chemical name- Doxycycline
Doxycycline is used for treating several bacterial infections by stopping their growth. This medication falls under the group of tetracycline antibiotics.
It is mainly used to prevent malaria and acne including acne lesions caused due to rosacea. It is also used to treat other bacterial infections such as infections of the urinary tract, intestine, eye infections, respiratory infections, gum diseases and infections like gonorrhoea and syphilis. It is also good for blemishes and infections that may happen due to ticks or mites.
What are the uses of Vibramycin Capsules (Generic Equivalent)?
It is mainly used to prevent malaria and acne including acne lesions caused due to rosacea. It is also used to treat other bacterial infections such as infections of the urinary tract, intestine, eye infections, respiratory infections, gum diseases and infections like gonorrhoea and syphilis. It is also good for blemishes and infections that may happen due to ticks or mites.
What are the dosage and direction of Vibramycin Capsules (Generic Equivalent)?
The best results of any medicine can be achieved by following the instructions of the doctor.
• The medication has to be taken by mouth with water or any other liquid on an empty stomach, generally 1 hour before or 2 hours after the meal.
• It is usually taken once (in case of malaria) or twice a day.
• You can also take medicine along with some food if you face stomach upset issues.
• Do not discontinue the medicine if the symptoms begin to disappear after a few days. Do not double dose to catch up if you have missed a dose.
What precautions should I take when taking Vibramycin Capsules (Generic Equivalent)?
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any substance or if you have any medical history. It is always better to be aware of the precautions before the use of any medicine.
• Inform the doctor if you are allergic to tetracyclines like minocycline
• The product might also contain some inactive ingredients. Consult your doctor regarding this.
• If you have any medical history of swallowing trouble or esophagus problems such as hiatal hernia, inform your doctor about it.
• The use of this medicine might cause you to become more sensitive to the sun. Restrict your sun time. Use of protective clothing and sunscreen is suggested.
• During pregnancy, the medication should only be used under the doctor's prescription. Discuss the risks before consuming the medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or about to get pregnant, as doxycycline might harm the baby in the womb as well.
• The medicine passes on to the breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding a baby.
• Do not consume the medicine for any infection later on unless prescribed by the doctor.
• Do not use anti-diarrhea or opioid products if you face diarrhea as a side effect while using this medicine. It might make the condition worse.
What are the contraindications of Vibramycin Capsules (Generic Equivalent)?
Although not all people face the side effects of Vibramycin capsules if you notice any of the below-listed side effects to cause serious trouble over a long time, notify your doctor about it.
Some of the common side effects are:-
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset
• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Increased pressure inside the skull (especially for overweight women of childbearing age)
• Abdominal cramps
• Changes in the vision
• Dizziness or drowsiness
• Breathing trouble
• Slurred speech
• Itching of face, tongue and
• Oral thrush
• Vaginal itching or discharge
This is not the possible list of all the side effects. You might experience some other side effects as well. If it persists for a long time, consult your doctor about it. But always remember that the doctor has judged that the benefits of the medicine are greater to you rather than its side effects.
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