Product Summary
What side effects may occur?
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Doxycycline.
- Side effects may include:
Darkening of your skin, scars, teeth, or gums, diarrhea, dizziness/double vision, severe headaches, sinus infection, sore nose and throat
Why should Doxycycline not be prescribed?
Do not take Oracea if you are allergic to any medicine known as a tetracycline, including doxycycline and minocycline. Oracea should not be given to infants and children 8 years or younger. It may cause stained teeth in infants and children. The yellow-, gray-, brown-colored staining will not go away.
Product Details
100mg tab One tablet daily
When to start: 2 days before entering malaria area
When to stop: 4 weeks after leaving malaria area
How should you take Doxycycline?
Do not take Oracea with or right after a meal; it may not work as well. If you take Oracea close to meal times, you should take it at least one hour before your meal or two hours after your meal. Take Oracea with a full glass of water while sitting or standing. To prevent irritation to your throat, do not lay down right after taking it. Do not take Doxycycline with or right after taking antacids or supplements that contain calcium, aluminum, magnesium, or iron; Oracea may not work as well. If you take too much Oracea, or overdose, stop taking Oracea and talk to your doctor.
- If you miss a dose...
If you miss a dose of Oracea, skip that dose and take the next dose at your regular time.
- Storage instructions...
Store at room temperature, away from light.
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