Doxycycline 100mg Capsules

Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic or broad spectrum antibiotic and is widely used in the prevention and treatment of malaria and a range of other bacterial infections including skin, urinary and respiratory infections as well as in the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s). 

For full details on Doxycycline please click on the patient information leaflet below:

Taking Doxycycline for Ant-Malaria Treatment:

Dosage for adults:

• 1 Doxycycline capsule per day
• Ensure you start your course 2 days before travelling
• Continue your course for the duration of your stay
• Continue your course for 4 weeks after your holiday

Please note this product is not suitable for children or for adults weighing less than 40 kg.

To maximise the effectiveness of your Doxycycline take you tablet with food or a milk drink where possible to aid absorption into the body. You should take the capsules either sitting down or standing up and well before you go to bed for the night to stop irritation and ulceration of your gullet. It is important not to lie down for at least thirty minutes after taking Doxycycline capsules.

Warnings:

Please note this product is not suitable for children under 12 years of. Doxycycline may also not be suitable if any of the following apply:

• If you are allergic to Doxycycline or any of its ingredients (see below)
• If you suffer from liver problems
• If you are pregnant or breast feeding 
• If you suffer from depression or other mental illnesses

Poddible Side Effects:

In some instances Doxycycline can have side effects. If you notice any of the following reactions whilst taking Doxycycline you should consult a doctor.

• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Depression
• Loss of appetite
• Fever
• Rash which may be itchy
• Cough
• Dizziness
• Sleeping problems (insomnia)

Doxycycline can cause the skin to be hypersensitive to the sun so special care should be taken to avoid sunburn by covering up or using high factor sun creams in strong sunlight.

Ingredients:

Active ingredients: Doxycycline hyclate

Other ingredients: Gelatine, Shellac glaze, Sodium lauryl sulphate, Magnesium stearate, Starch, Titanium dioxide (E171), Iron oxide red (E172), Quinoline Yellow (E104), Erythrosine (E127), Sulphan Blue (E131), 

Prescription Orders:

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Once your prescription has been approved it will be despatched from our pharmacy

Delivery:

All orders are dispatched by Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For delivery. The vast majority of orders are delivered next day however you should allow for up to 48 hours for delivery. In the case of high value orders we will from time to time use tracked courier services.

Next Day Delivery

Guaranteed next working day delivery is subject to a delivery charge of £7.50. Orders are despatched by Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day. Next Day delivery orders need to be placed before 1PM (Mon-Fri). Your order will arrive before 1PM the next working day.