Doxycycline Capsules – Antibiotic Treatment For Bacterial Infections

Doxycycline Capsules available in 2 strengths

Doxycycline 50mg Capsules & Doxycycline  100mg Capsules


Doxycycline Capsules are available in 2 strengths:

  • Doxycycline 50mg  Capsules
  • Doxycycline 100mg Capsules
The product is only available on prescription of a registered Doctor / Vet and other registered prescribers. You can order this product now, but it will not be shipped until we have received your valid prescription. Once you have ordered we will email you different ways to get your prescription to us.

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Doxycycline Capsules are available in 2 strengths:
  • Doxycycline 50mg  Capsules
  • Doxycycline 100mg Capsules

Doxycycline Capsules – Antibiotic Treatment For Bacterial Infections

Introducing Doxycycline Capsules, the effective and reliable antibiotic medication for treating a wide range of bacterial infections. Each capsule contains the active substance Doxycycline, a member of the tetracycline group of antibiotics.

Doxycycline Capsules are available in 2 strengths:

  • Doxycycline 50mg  Capsules
  • Doxycycline 100mg Capsules

Doxycycline Capsules are prescribed by doctors to treat various types of infections, including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections, and sexually transmitted diseases. This medication is also used to prevent malaria in people who are traveling to areas where the disease is prevalent.

What infection is Doxycycline used to treat?

Doxycycline is used to treat many different types of infections including: –

  • Chest, lung or nasal infections e.g. acute worsening of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis
  • Urinary tract infections (the passage through which urine passes) e.g. cystitis, urethritis
  •  Acne (a skin condition) –
  • Eye infections
  • Sexually transmitted diseases e.g. gonorrhoea, syphilis, chlamydia
  • Fevers associated with louse or tick bites
  •  Malaria, when chloroquine is not effective
  • Doxycycline capsules are also used to prevent certain infections developing, these are scrub typhus (a disease carried by small insects),
  • Travellers’ diarrhoea, malaria and leptospirosis (a bacterial infection).
  • Your doctor may want you to take Doxycycline capsules to treat another infection not listed above
  • You may also be prescribed an additional medicine to take with Doxycycline capsules to treat your infection

Doxycycline works by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria in the body, which helps to clear up the infection and reduce symptoms. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacterial strains.

Our Doxycycline Capsules come in a convenient and easy-to-swallow form, making it simple for patients to take their prescribed dosage. It is recommended to take this medication with a full glass of water, either with food or on an empty stomach.

At our online store, we prioritize our customers’ health and well-being, which is why we only offer high-quality medications from trusted manufacturers. Our Doxycycline Capsules are no exception, and we ensure that each capsule contains the correct dosage of the active ingredient.

If you’re suffering from a bacterial infection, Doxycycline Capsules may be the solution you need. Order today and receive your medication straight to your doorstep, with discreet and secure packaging for your peace of mind.

Can someone who is pregnant or breastfeeding use Doxycycline Capsules?

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, suspect you are pregnant or breast-feeding

Doxycycline capsules must not be taken if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

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What is the price of Doxycycline Capsules?

The price of  Doxycycline Capsules starts from £4.50

Where can you buy Doxycycline Capsules?

You can buy Doxycycline Capsules at Dock Pharmacy Essex UK, UK Online Pharmacy.

Can you buy Doxycycline Capsules Over the counter?

Doxycycline Capsules is not available to buy over the counter. You need a prescription to buy Doxycycline Capsules

 

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50mg Capsules, 100mg Capsules

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Doxycycline

How To Use

How to take Doxycycline

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The capsules should be swallowed with plenty of water.

– It is best to take your capsules at the same time(s) each day, when sitting or while standing.

– It is important not to lie down for at least thirty minutes after taking Doxycycline capsules, so that the capsule can move as swiftly as possible into the stomach and prevent irritation of the throat oroesophagus (canal taking food from the mouth to the stomach).

– For the treatment of infections, Doxycycline capsules can be taken with or without food.

– For the treatment of acne, it is recommended to take Doxycycline capsules with food or a drink.

– If Doxycycline capsules upset your stomach, then taking it with food or milk is recommended.

The recommended doses are shown in the list below.

These are the different doses that your doctor may prescribe depending on the infection being treated.

– Usual Dose

(Chest, lung or nasal, urinary tract, eye and other infections) 200mg on the first day, then 100mg daily. The length of treatment is dependent on the infection being treated. – Acne 50mg daily for 6-12 weeks, with food and a drink.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases 100mg twice daily for 7 – 10 days.

– Primary and Secondary Syphilis 200mg twice daily for 2 weeks. Your doctor will continue to monitor you after your treatment has stopped.

– Fevers associated with louse or tick bites Single dose of 100mg or 200mg depending on severity.

– Treatment of malaria, when chloroquine is not effective 200mg daily for at least 7 days.

Prevention of malaria 100mg daily from 1-2 days before travelling to a malarial area until 4 weeks after returning.

Prevention of scrub typhus Single dose of 200mg.

Prevention of travellers’ diarrhoea 100mg twice daily on the first day of travel, followed by 100mg daily throughout the stay in the area. If you are planning to take these capsules for more than 21 days, please consult your doctor.

Prevention of leptospirosis 200mg once each week during the stay in the area; 200mg on completion of the trip. If you are planning to take these capsules for more than 21 days, please consult your doctor.

You should start to feel better within a few days. If you have been given Doxycycline capsules for acne it may be a few weeks before you start to see an improvement. If your infection gets worse or you do not start to feel better within a few days (except for acne), or a new infection develops, go back and see your doctor

Children aged 8 years to less than 12 years: Doxycycline for the treatment of acute infections in children aged 8 years to less than 12 years should be used in situations where other drugs are not available or are not likely to be effective. In such circumstances, the usual doses are:

For children 45 kg or less: First day: 4.4 mg for each kg of bodyweight (in single or 2 divided doses) then 2.2 mg for each kg of bodyweight (in single or 2 divided doses) from the second day. The length of treatment is dependent on the infection being treated. In more severe infections, up to 4.4 mg for each kg of bodyweight should be given throughout treatment.

For children, over 45 kg – Dose administered for adults should be used; 200 mg on the first day, then 100 mg daily. The length of treatment is dependent on the infection being treated.

Adults and children aged 12 years to less than 18 years: 200mg on the first day, then 100 mg daily. The length of treatment is dependent on the infection being treated.

Delivery Options

Delivery options

All deliveries are subject to the availability of the product and product sale conditions been met.

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UK Delivery

Standard Delivery within the UK £3.50 Delivery time 3-4 days
First Class Delivery within the UK £5.90 Delivery time 1-2 days
Priority Delivery within the UK £7.10. Next day delivery by 1pm. Order must be placed by 1pm. Priority delivery is only available Monday to Thursday.

Europe Delivery

Standard Delivery within EEC from £12.50 Delivery time up to 5 days depending on the local delivery service within your country.
Expedited Delivery within EEC £39.50 Delivery time 2 days. Delivery by DHL, UPS or TNT.

Rest of the World

Standard Delivery Rest of the World from £16.10 Delivery Time 10 – 15 Days
Expedited Delivery Rest of the World £55.09 Delivery 5 days. Delivery service by DHL, TNT or UPS

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Product Details

What you need to know before you take Doxycycline

Do not take Doxycycline capsules: – if you are allergic to doxycycline, any other tetracycline antibiotic or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). – if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant – if you are breast-feeding You should not use Doxycycline capsules during periods of tooth development (pregnancy, infancy or in children below 8 years old) as such use may lead to permanent discolouration (yellow-grey-brown) or affect the proper growth of the teeth.There may be circumstances (e.g., severe or life-threatening conditions), where your physician may decide that the benefits outweigh this risk in children below 8 years and Doxycycline capsules should be prescribed. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Doxycycline if any of the following apply to you: – you are likely to be exposed to strong sunlight or uv light (e.g. on a sun bed). You should avoid exposure to strong sunlight while taking this medicine as your skin may be more sensitive to sunburn than normal. – you have kidney or liver problems. – you have myasthenia gravis (a disease which causes unusual tiredness and weakness of certain muscles, particularly in the eyelid). – you have porphyria (a rare disease of blood pigments). – you have (or have ever had) systemic lupus erythematosus (an allergic condition that causes joint pain, skin rashes and fever).This condition may be worsened by taking Doxycycline capsules. – you are suspected as having syphilis. Your doctor will continue to monitor you after your treatment has stopped. – you have diarrhoea or usually get diarrhoea when you take antibiotics or have suffered from problems with your stomach or intestines. If you develop severe or prolonged or bloody diarrhoea during or after using Doxycycline capsules, tell your doctor immediately since it may be necessary to interrupt the treatment. This may be a sign of bowel inflammation (pseudomembranous colitis) which can occur following treatment with antibiotics. – you are taking oral retinoids as there is a higher risk of suffering from increased pressure in your skull (severe headache with change in vision) when taken with Doxycycline capsules. When used for a long duration, Doxycycline capsules may cause infections that cannot be treated with this antibiotic. Your doctor can explain the signs and symptoms of such types of infection. Other medicines and Doxycycline Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines you have obtained without a prescription. If you are taking any of the medicines listed below tell your doctor before taking Doxycycline capsules. Some medicines can reduce the effectiveness of Doxycycline capsules, these include: – Antacids (indigestion remedies), iron preparations, oral zinc or bismuth. These should not be taken at the same time of day as Doxycycline capsules. – Carbamazepine, phenytoin (medicines used to control epilepsy) and barbiturates (used to control epilepsy or as a sedative). Doxycycline capsules can affect the action of some other medicines, these include: – Increased action of warfarin or coumarins (used to prevent blood clots) – Reduced effectiveness of oral contraceptives (birth control pills) – Reduced effectiveness of penicillin antibiotics (used to treat infections) – Increased blood levels of ciclosporin (a medicine used to affect the body’s immune response) If you are going to have a general anaesthetic for an operation or dental surgery, you must tell your anaesthetist or dentist that you are taking doxycycline as you may have more side effects. Taking Doxycycline with food, drink and alcohol Please see section 3 How to take Doxycycline. Alcohol may reduce the effect of Doxycycline capsules and should be avoided. Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Doxycycline capsules must not be taken if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Driving and using machines This medicine should not affect your ability to drive or use machines.

Side Effects

Possible side effects of Doxycycline

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Serious side effects Stop taking Doxycycline and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if you notice the following side effects after taking this medicine. Although they are very rare, the symptoms can be severe. – Sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, chest pain, fever, swelling of eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting the whole body). – Upset stomach, loss of appetite, severe, persistent or bloody diarrhoea (this may occur up to two or three months after the last dose and may be associated with stomach pain or fever). This may occur after treatment with antibiotics and can be a sign of serious bowel inflammation. – Fever, swollen lymph nodes or skin rash. These may be symptoms of a condition known as DRESS (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) and can be severe and life-threatening. – Very severe headache which may be associate with visual disturbances such as blurred vision, double vision or loss of vision. Permanent visual loss has been reported. – Serious illness with widespread severe blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals. If any of the side effects listed below occur, contact your doctor as soon as possible. – The Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction which causes fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and skin rash that is usually self-limiting. This occurs shortly after starting doxycycline treatment for infections with spirochete such as Lyme disease. – Skin that is more sensitive to sunlight than normal. You may get a skin rash, itching, redness or severe sunburn. If this happens stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor. – Inflammation and/or ulcers of the gullet – Blood disorders. These are due to changes in numbers of different cell types in the blood. Symptoms may include tiredness, easy bruising or infections. – Low blood pressure. – Increased heart rate. – Aches in the joints or muscles. – Stomach pain and diarrhoea. Other side effects The side effects listed below may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your doctor if any of these side effects continue to bother you: Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) – feeling or being sick – worsening of a disease called systemic lupus erythematous (SLE). This is an allergic condition which causes joint pain, skin rash, fever and headache – pericarditis (inflammation affecting the heart) Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) – heartburn – vaginal infection Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) – anxiety – difficulty in swallowing, sore or painful tongue or mouth – skin reddening (flushing) – a ringing or buzzing noise in the ear – soreness and itching of the rectal and/or genital area – inflammation of the bowel – bulging fontanelles (soft spot on head) of infants – increased pressure in the skull (severe headache with change in vision) – inflammation and damage to the liver – abnormal liver function tests – discolouration of the thyroid tissue when given for long periods. The medicine does not impair thyroid function – loosening of the nail from the nail bed after exposure to the sun – increased levels of urea in the blood – yellow skin and eyes (jaundice), inflammation of the pancreas – upset stomach, loss of appetite, diarrhoea (this may occur up to two or three months after the last dose), stomach pain Not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data – Discolouration of teeth Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects

Ingredients

What Doxycycline contains

The active ingredient is Doxycycline Hyclate.

Each Doxycycline 50 mg capsule contains 50 mg of doxycycline equivalentto approximately 57.71 mg of doxycycline hyclate.

Each Doxycycline 100 mg capsule contains 100 mg of doxycycline equivalent to approximately 115.41 mg of doxycycline hyclate.

The other ingredients are: Hypromellose, Sodium lauryl sulphate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Magnesium stearate. The capsule shell contains: gelatin and titanium dioxide (E171).

Doxycycline 100 mg capsules also contain Brilliant Blue (E133) and Iron Oxide Yellow (E172).

How to Store

How to store Doxycycline

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children Do not store above 25ºC. Keep in the original package and store in a dry place. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and foil after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment. If your capsules become discoloured or show any other signs of deterioration, consult your pharmacist who will tell you what to do.

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