Doxytud Tablets (Doxycycline Hydrate)

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 or 2 divided doses. ○ For severe infections, administer the initial dose every 12 hours. This product 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 appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

○ Adolescents aged 12 years and older: For those weighing 45 kg or less, the initial dose is 4 mg (potency)/kg of body weight per day, given orally in 2 divided doses. The maintenance dose is 2 mg (potency)/kg of body weight per day, given in 1 ~ 2 divided doses. ○ Adolescents aged 12 years and older: For those weighing more than 45 kg, administer the dose for adults.

This medication is used as an antibiotic to treat bacterial infections. While taking this medication, serious gastrointestinal diseases such as diarrhea or colitis caused by Clostridium difficile may occur, so if diarrhea symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. This drug can cause severe allergic reactions or rashes on the skin, as well as severe skin diseases such as mucosal damage; therefore, if any abnormal skin symptoms occur, the medication should be discontinued, and a hospital visit is necessary. Those who are allergic to this drug or to similar classes of drugs should not take it, and it is safe not to use it in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and children under the age of 12. Patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function should use this drug with caution, and they should check their condition through dosage adjustments and blood tests as necessary. This drug may cause sensitivity to sunlight, so it is advised to avoid direct sunlight and use sunscreen while taking it. To avoid irritation to the esophagus, take the medication with sufficient water while sitting or standing and do not lie down immediately after taking it. There may be interactions with other medications, so especially when taking oral contraceptives, antacids, anticoagulants, or hepatotoxic drugs, consult a physician or pharmacist. If symptoms such as visual disturbances, severe headaches, vomiting, or skin rashes occur during treatment, visit the hospital immediately. For long-term use, regular checks of liver, kidney, and blood status are necessary to confirm if there are any abnormalities. Do not arbitrarily stop taking this medication or change the dosage; always follow the doctor's instructions. Children and the elderly should take this medication with special caution, and if any adverse reactions occur, they should quickly consult medical personnel. This drug may affect the bones and teeth development of the fetus during pregnancy, so it is essential for women who may become pregnant to consult a doctor before use. Breastfeeding women are advised to discontinue breastfeeding or avoid taking this drug as it may be passed into breast milk. In case of overdose, symptoms such as vomiting, liver and kidney damage, and severe allergic reactions may occur, so immediate emergency treatment is required. This drug should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent misuse.

Diarrhea, colitis, exfoliative dermatitis, 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, appetite loss, headache, benign intracranial hypertension, protrusion of the fontanel, tinnitus, flushing, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, pancreatitis, membranous colitis, esophageal ulcer, esophagitis, enterocolitis, perianal genital inflammation, dysphagia, abdominal pain, glossitis, tooth discoloration, hepatotoxicity, hepatitis, abnormal liver function, photosensitivity reaction, rash, photo-onycholysis, arthralgia, myalgia, increased BUN, anemia, decreased granulocytes, atypical lymphocytes, lymphopenia, lymphadenopathy, coagulopathy, anaphylactic reaction, fever, paresthesia, anxiety, agitation, severe colitis with bloody stools, loose stools, stomatitis, sore throat, black hairy tongue, hoarseness, jaundice, onycholysis, change in nail color, arthritis, renal damage, interstitial nephritis, acute kidney failure, oliguria, hematuria, visual disturbances, papill edema of the optic nerve, decreased or lost sense of smell and taste, vitamin K deficiency, symptoms of vitamin B complex deficiency, facial, tongue, and laryngeal edema, yellow urine, reduced urine sugar, liver and kidney parenchymal damage, esophagitis, esophageal ulcer, anaphylactic reaction

This drug may deteriorate due to air or light exposure, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius and protect it from direct sunlight.

Appearance

Green round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle