Youngpoong Doxycycline Tablet 100 mg

Adult dose

Adults: The initial dose of doxycycline is 100 mg (potency) orally every 12 hours. The maintenance dose is 100 mg (potency) per day in 1 ∼ 2 divided doses. In severe infections, administer the initial dose every 12 hours. This medicine should be continued for 24 ～ 48 hours after symptoms have subsided and the fever has resolved. For streptococcal infections, continue treatment for at least 10 days to prevent the development of rheumatic fever or glomerulonephritis. Adjust the dose as needed according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

Adolescents 12 years and older: For those weighing 45 kg or less, the initial dose is 4 mg (potency) per kg of body weight per day, administered orally in 2 divided doses. The maintenance dose is 2 mg (potency) per kg of body weight per day in 1 ∼ 2 divided doses. Adolescents 12 years and older: For those weighing over 45 kg, administer the dose corresponding to the adult dose.

This medication can cause diarrhea and colitis, which are associated with the bacteria Clostridium difficile, so if diarrhea symptoms occur after taking it, inform your doctor immediately. The medication can cause severe skin reactions. If you develop a rash, blisters, or red spots on your skin, stop taking it immediately and consult a hospital. It should not be used by individuals allergic to this medication or its ingredients, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or children under 12 years of age. Patients with poor kidney or liver function need to exercise caution while taking this medication, and dosage adjustments and regular tests may be required. This medication may cause sensitivity to sunlight, so while taking it, avoid direct sunlight or UV exposure, and it is advisable to use sunscreen outdoors. During the course of this medication, it is important to take it with plenty of water and to avoid lying down immediately after taking it to prevent esophageal damage. There may be drug interactions when taken with other medications, so if you are currently taking any other medicines, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant should avoid using this medication, as it may affect the fetus, and the same applies to breastfeeding women. Children and the elderly may be more sensitive to side effects of this medication, so careful monitoring is required during use. In case of overdose, symptoms such as vomiting, liver and kidney damage, severe allergic reactions may occur, and you should visit a medical facility immediately. When using this medication for an extended period, regular checks of liver, kidney, and hematopoietic organ function are necessary. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria may develop, so it is essential to take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor in terms of duration and dosage. If symptoms such as visual disturbances, headaches, or vomiting occur during treatment, you should seek medical attention immediately. This medication contains certain coloring ingredients, so individuals allergic to them should be particularly cautious. Finally, this medication should be stored out of the reach of children and sealed in its original container.

Diarrhea, colitis, exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, mucocutaneous syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reactions accompanied by eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, hemolytic anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, hypersensitivity, anaphylactic shock, angioedema, exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus, pericarditis, serum sickness, hypotension, dyspnea, tachycardia, peripheral edema, urticaria, thyroid microscopic brown discoloration, decreased appetite, headache, benign intracranial hypertension, nasal polyp protrusion, tinnitus, flushing, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, pancreatitis, pseudomembranous colitis, esophageal ulcer, esophagitis, jejuno-colitis, inflammatory lesions around the anorectal area, dysphagia, abdominal pain, glossitis, tooth discoloration, hepatotoxicity, hepatitis, altered liver function, photosensitive reactions, rash, exfoliative dermatitis, photo-onychodystrophy, arthralgia, myalgia, increased BUN, anemia, granulocytopenia, atypical lymphocytes, lymphocytopenia, lymphadenopathy, coagulopathy, anaphylactic reactions, fever, paresthesia, anxiety, restlessness, severe colitis with hematochezia, loose stools, stomatitis, sore throat, black hairy tongue, hoarseness, jaundice, onycholysis, nail color change, fixed drug eruption, arthritis, kidney damage, interstitial nephritis, acute kidney failure, oliguria, hematuria, visual disturbances, papilledema, decreased and loss of smell and taste, vitamin K deficiency, symptoms of vitamin B complex deficiency, facial, tongue, and laryngeal edema, yellow urine, reduced urine glucose, liver and kidney parenchymal damage, anaphylactic reactions, liver damage, esophagitis, esophageal ulcer, Fanconi syndrome

This medication is sensitive to air and light, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, it is important to store it at room temperature and avoid direct sunlight.

Appearance

Yellow round tablet

Package unit

Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 100 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 300 tablets/bottle