About doxycycline

When and how to buy doxycycline 100mg online in uk. Doxycycline is an antibiotic that’s used to treat infections including:

chest and dental infections
skin infections and conditions like rosacea
sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
other rare infections

It can also be used to prevent malaria if you’re travelling abroad.

Doxycycline is available on prescription. It comes as capsules, tablets and tablets which dissolve in water (dispersible).

When and how to buy doxycycline 100mg online in uk. Key facts

For most infections, you’ll start to feel better in a few days, but it’s important to finish the course of medicine.
Doxycycline works more slowly to treat the condition rosacea. A doctor can review it after about 4 weeks to check how well it’s working.
The most common side effects of doxycycline are headaches, feeling sick or being sick. It can also make your skin sensitive to the sun.
It’s best not to drink alcohol while taking doxycycline because it can stop it working properly.
Doxycycline can sometimes cause thrush. If this happens, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Who can and cannot take doxycycline

Who can take doxycycline

Doxycycline is usually taken by adults and children over 12 years old. For some infections, doxycycline can be taken by younger children. When and how to buy doxycycline 100mg online in uk.

Who may not be able to take doxycycline

Doxycycline is not suitable for some people. To make sure it’s safe for you, tell your doctor if you:

have ever had an allergic reaction to doxycycline or any other medicine
have kidney or liver problems
have an inflamed food pipe (oesophagitis)
have lupus, an autoimmune disease
have myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes severe muscle weakness
are pregnant or breastfeeding

How and when to take doxycycline

Dosage

Dose for infections and skin conditions

Your dose of doxycycline depends on why you are taking it. The usual dose is 100mg to 200mg, taken once or twice a day.

You might take a lower dose, such as 40mg once a day or 20mg twice a day, for rosacea or gum infections.

Children younger than 12 years old may need to take a lower dose than adults. The dose depends on your child’s age and weight. If you’re taking doxycycline more than once a day, try to space your doses evenly throughout the day. When and how to buy doxycycline 100mg online in uk.

Dose for malaria

You’ll usually take 100mg once a day in the morning.

How to take it. When and how to buy doxycycline 100mg online in uk.

If you’re taking a lower dose of 40mg of doxycycline a day for rosacea or gum infections, take it at least 1 hour before food.

If you’re taking a higher dose of 100mg or more for other types of infection, you can take it with or without food. But you’re less likely to feel sick if you have it with food.

Do not take your medicine together with dairy products. This is because dairy foods like milk, cheese and yoghurt can stop your body from absorbing doxycycline. You can have dairy products a few hours before or after your dose.

It’s important to take doxycycline while you’re in an upright position. You can be sitting, standing or walking. This will stop the medicine irritating your food pipe or stomach. Avoid lying down for at least 30 minutes after taking doxycycline. When and how to buy doxycycline 100mg online in uk.

If you take it twice a day, this could be first thing in the morning, and in the evening – before you go to bed. Try to avoid lying down for at least 30 minutes after taking doxycycline. This helps to prevent any irritation.

If you’re taking doxycycline for malaria, start your treatment 1 or 2 days before going to an area with malaria. Stop taking it 4 weeks after leaving the area. Check with your doctor or pharmacist that doxycycline is the best medicine to prevent malaria in the country you are travelling to.

How to take capsules or standard tablets

Swallow your doxycycline whole with at least 150ml of water. Not swallowing them with enough water can cause swelling and irritation in your throat (oesophagitis). When and how to buy doxycycline 100mg online in uk.

How to take dispersible tablets

Dissolve the tablet in a small amount of water. Let the tablet break up fully then swallow the drink.

If you forget to take it

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it’s nearly time for your next dose. If that happens, just leave out the dose you missed and take your next dose at the usual time.

Never take 2 doses at the same time. Never take an extra dose to make up for a forgotten one.

If you often forget doses, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to remember to take your medicines. When and how to buy doxycycline 100mg online in uk.

If you take too much. When and how to buy doxycycline 100mg online in uk.

Taking 1 extra dose of doxycycline is unlikely to harm you. But speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you’re worried, or you have taken more than 1 extra dose.