Doxy 1 L.Dr. Forte Cap

Composition

Doxycycline 100 mg (as doxycycline hyclate) capsule

Uses of Doxy 1 L.Dr. Forte Cap

Bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections (including acne), urinary/genital infections (including chlamydia), eye infections, rickettsial infections; also used for malaria prophylaxis/treatment as per doctor advice

• •Treats susceptible bacterial infections
• •Helps in acne management
• •Effective for chlamydial and rickettsial infections
• •Used for malaria prophylaxis as prescribed

How it works

Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, thereby stopping bacterial growth. It is generally bacteriostatic and effective against a broad range of susceptible organisms.

Directions for use

Take exactly as prescribed. Swallow the capsule whole with a full glass of water; take while sitting/standing and avoid lying down for at least 30 minutes. Preferably take after food if it causes stomach upset; avoid taking with milk/dairy, antacids, iron or calcium supplements within 2 hours of the dose.

Side effects

Common side effects of Doxy 1 L.Dr. Forte Cap may include:

• •Nausea
• •vomiting
• •diarrhoea
• •abdominal pain
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