Doxy Medi Tablet (Doxycycline Hyclate)

Adult dose

Adults: The initial dose is 100 mg (potency) of doxycycline orally every 12 hours. The maintenance dose is 100 mg (potency) per day, given in 1 to 2 divided doses. For severe infections, administer the initial dose every 12 hours. This medicine should be continued for 24 to 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 as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

For adolescents aged 12 years and older who weigh 45 kg or less, the initial dose is 4 mg (potency) per kg of body weight per day, given orally in 2 divided doses. The maintenance dose is 2 mg (potency) per kg of body weight per day, given in 1 to 2 divided doses. For adolescents aged 12 years and older who weigh more than 45 kg, administer the adult dose.

This medicine is an antibacterial agent and can cause serious intestinal infections such as diarrhea or colitis due to Clostridium difficile during treatment. This can progress from mild to severe condition, so if diarrhea symptoms occur, it is important to inform healthcare personnel immediately. Additionally, severe allergic reactions or dermatitis, as well as serious skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, may occur rarely; if skin rashes or swelling develop, it is necessary to discontinue use and visit a hospital. This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic to specific ingredients, pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 12 years old, or patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function. Elderly patients or those with compromised kidney function should use with caution and dosage adjustments, and regular blood concentration monitoring may be required. During medication, it is advisable to avoid excessive sun exposure, and since the skin may become sensitive to sunlight, using sunscreen is recommended. When taking the medication, it is important to take it while sitting or standing with plenty of water and not to lie down immediately afterward, as this can irritate the esophagus. The drug may interact with other medications, particularly oral contraceptives, antacids, anticoagulants, and hepatotoxic drugs, so caution is required when taken together. It is safest for pregnant women or women who may become pregnant to avoid using this medication, and breastfeeding should be paused or the medication avoided. Long-term use requires regular tests for liver, kidney, and hematopoietic system function, and any unusual symptoms should be reported to healthcare personnel immediately. In case of overdose, severe symptoms such as vomiting, liver and kidney damage, or anaphylaxis may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment. This medicine should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container.

Diarrhea due to Clostridium difficile, colitis, exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), 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, decreased appetite, headache, benign intracranial hypertension, prolapse of the navel, tinnitus, flushing, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, pancreatitis, membranous colitis, esophageal ulcer, esophagitis, enterocolitis, inflammation around the anal-genital region, dysphagia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, glossitis, teeth discoloration, hepatotoxicity, hepatitis, liver function abnormalities, photosensitivity reactions, rash, exfoliative dermatitis, photoonycholysis, arthralgia, myalgia, increased BUN, anemia, granulocytopenia, atypical lymphocytes, lymphocytopenia, lymphadenopathy, bleeding disorders, anaphylactic reaction, fever, dysesthesia, anxiety, restlessness, severe colitis with blood in the stool, loose stools, stomatitis, sore throat, black hairy tongue, hoarseness, jaundice, onycholysis, nail color changes, fixed drug eruption, arthritis, kidney damage, interstitial nephritis, acute kidney failure, oliguria, hematuria, visual disturbances, optic nerve head edema, decreased or loss of smell and taste, vitamin K deficiency, vitamin B group deficiency symptoms, edema of the face, tongue, and larynx, yellow urine, decreased urinary glucose, liver and kidney parenchymal damage, anaphylactic reaction, liver damage, pancreatitis, esophagitis, esophageal ulcer, Fanconi syndrome

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and light. Additionally, it is important to keep it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Yellow round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle