Bidox Tablet (Doxycycline Hydrate)

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. ○ For severe infections, administer the initial dose every 12 hours. This medicine should be continued for an additional 24 ～ 48 hours after symptoms have subsided and 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 appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

Adolescents 12 years and older 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 weighing more than 45 kg: Administer the dose for adults.

This medication can cause diarrhea due to Clostridium difficile, which can result in from mild to severe colitis. If diarrhea occurs after taking this medication, notify your doctor immediately and undergo proper testing. Severe skin reactions such as exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome may occur, so if any unusual skin symptoms appear, discontinue the medication immediately. It should not be used by those allergic to this medication, its ingredients, or tetracycline antibiotics. It is safer not to use in pregnant or breastfeeding women and in children under 12 years of age. Patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function, myasthenia gravis, or certain genetic metabolic disorders should also avoid use. Patients with compromised kidney function should adjust the dosage, and those using it for long periods should periodically monitor drug levels. This medication may increase skin sensitivity to sunlight, so avoid direct sunlight and UV exposure, and use sunscreen if necessary. There is a risk of esophagitis or esophageal ulcers, so take the medication with plenty of water while standing or sitting, and do not take it just before sleeping. Those with liver or kidney issues or elderly patients should take special care and undergo regular check-ups for adverse reactions. This medication can interact with other drugs, so especially when used with anticoagulants, contraceptives, antacids, certain anticonvulsants, consult your doctor or pharmacist. In pregnant or breastfeeding women, this medication may affect the fetus or newborn, so it should not be used. In children, there may be side effects such as teeth discoloration and skeletal development issues, so it should not be administered unless in special cases. In cases of overdose, symptoms like vomiting, liver and kidney damage, and allergic reactions may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container to maintain its quality. If any unusual symptoms or suspected adverse reactions occur during use, it's essential to consult a medical professional immediately.

Diarrhea, colitis, exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, pemphigus of the mucous membranes, drug reaction accompanied by eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, hemolytic anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, hypersensitivity, anaphylactic shock, angioedema, exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus, pericarditis, serum sickness, Henoch-Schönlein purpura, hypotension, dyspnea, tachycardia, peripheral edema, urticaria, thyroid microscopic brown discoloration, loss of appetite, headache, benign intracranial hypertension, protrusion of the skull sockets, tinnitus, flushing, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, pancreatitis, membranous colitis, esophageal ulcer, esophagitis, enterocolitis, perianal inflammatory lesions, dysphagia, abdominal pain, glossitis, tooth discoloration, hepatotoxicity, hepatitis, abnormal liver function, photosensitivity reactions, rash, exfoliative dermatitis, photonycholysis, arthralgia, myalgia, increased BUN, anemia, granulocytopenia, atypical lymphocytes, lymphocytopenia, lymphadenopathy, coagulopathy, fever, sensory disturbances, anxiety, agitation, severe colitis accompanied by hematochezia, loose stools, stomatitis, sore throat, black hairy tongue, hoarseness, jaundice, onycholysis, nail color changes, fixed drug eruption, arthritis, kidney damage, interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure, oliguria, hematuria, visual disturbances, optic disc edema, decreased and loss of smell and taste, vitamin K deficiency, vitamin B complex deficiency symptoms, facial, tongue, and laryngeal edema, yellow urine, reduced urinary glucose, liver and kidney parenchyma damage, anaphylactic reactions

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air and light, and it is safe to keep at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Green round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle