Euro Doxy Tablets (Doxycycline Monohydrate)

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, administered 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 subside and the fever resolves. For streptococcal infections, continue treatment for at least 10 days to prevent the development of rheumatic fever or glomerulonephritis. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

○ Adolescents 12 years of age 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, administered in 1 ∼ 2 divided doses. ○ Adolescents 12 years of age and older: For those weighing more than 45 kg, administer the dose corresponding to the adult dose.

This medication can cause serious intestinal diseases such as diarrhea and colitis induced by Clostridium difficile, so if diarrhea symptoms occur after antibiotic use, immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication can cause serious skin reactions, so if rash or skin abnormalities occur, discontinue use and consult with healthcare professionals immediately. Patients who have hypersensitivity to this medication or are allergic to tetracycline antibiotics should not take it. It is safer for pregnant or nursing women and children under 12 years old to avoid this medication. Especially in children, there can be tooth discoloration or bone growth disturbances. Patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function should use caution when taking this medication, requiring dose adjustments and regular check-ups. Severe skin reactions can occur when exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light, so it is recommended to avoid sunlight exposure and use sunscreen while taking this medication. This medication can cause esophageal irritation or ulcers, so it is recommended to take it sitting or standing with plenty of water and not before bedtime. Occasionally, taking this medication may result in liver abnormalities, blood abnormalities, allergic reactions, etc., so any unusual symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. Many drug interactions exist, so especially when taking it with anticoagulants, oral contraceptives, antacids, etc., it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult a doctor before taking this medication, and nursing mothers are advised to stop breastfeeding when taking it. Elderly patients should start with lower doses due to decreased kidney function and bleeding risks and should be monitored closely. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, esophagitis, liver and kidney damage can occur, so strict adherence to the dosage is necessary, and if unusual symptoms arise, immediate hospital visits should be made. When taking this medication, administering it for the minimum duration only when sensitivity is confirmed helps prevent the occurrence of resistant bacteria.

Diarrhea, colitis, desquamative skin disease, erythema multiforme, mucous membrane syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reactions associated with 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, microscopic brown discoloration of the thyroid, decreased appetite, headache, benign intracranial hypertension, protrusion of the fontanel, tinnitus, flushing, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, pancreatitis, membrane colitis, esophageal ulcer, esophagitis, enterocolitis, perianal and genital inflammatory lesions, dysphagia, abdominal pain, glossitis, tooth discoloration, hepatotoxicity, hepatitis, abnormal liver function, photosensitivity reactions, rash, exfoliative dermatitis, photo-induced onycholysis, arthralgia, myalgia, increased BUN, anemia, decreased granulocytes, atypical lymphocytes, decreased lymphocytes, lymphadenopathy, coagulation disorders, anaphylactic reactions, fever, sensory disturbances, anxiety, restlessness, severe colitis accompanied by bloody stools, loose stools, stomatitis, sore throat, black hairy tongue, hoarseness, jaundice, onycholysis, changes in nail color, arthritis, kidney damage, interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure, oliguria, hematuria, vision disturbances, edema of the optic disc, decreased or loss of smell and taste, vitamin K deficiency, vitamin B complex deficiency symptoms, edema of the face, tongue, and larynx, yellow urine, decreased urinary glucose, liver and kidney parenchymal damage, anaphylactic reactions

This medication should be stored in a sealed container as it can degrade due to air or light exposure. It is best stored in a cool, dark place at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Green round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle