Ocudox?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Adoxa?;AlodoxT;Doryx?;Doxy 100T;Monodox?;OcudoxT;Oracea?;OraxylT;Periostat?;Vibramycin?
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Doxy Tabs?;Apo-Doxy?;Dom-Doxycycline;Doxycin;Doxytab;Novo-Doxylin;Nu-Doxycycline;Periostat?;PHL-Doxycycline;PMS-Doxycycline;Vibra-Tabs?;Vibramycin?
Uses
- It is used to treat pimples (acne).
- It is used to stop or treat bacterial infections.
- It is used to treat swelling of the tissue around the teeth (periodontitis). It is used with scaling and root planing.
- OraceaT is used to treat rosacea.
- Doxycycline works to harm the bacteria and fight the infection.
Dosing
How to take
- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Use as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- OraceaT: Take on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- There is a liquid (suspension, syrup) if you cannot swallow pills. Shake suspension well before use.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Stop tube feeding for 2 hours before giving this drug. Restart tube feeding 1 hour after giving.
- Tablets and capsules:
- Take tablets and capsules with a full glass of water.
- Doryx?: You may sprinkle tablet contents in applesauce. Carefully break tablet without crushing pellets. Do not chew.
- Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug. This stops irritation to the swallowing tube (esophagus).
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
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