Ingredient

Doxycycline Hydrate

Doxycycline hydrate is used to treat bacterial infections as a broad-spectrum antibiotic.

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MFDS ingredient code M222836

What does it do?

Doxycycline hydrate is an antibiotic component of the tetracycline class. It is primarily used to treat infections caused by gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as rickettsial infections, and is effective against various bacterial infections.

This component disrupts protein synthesis in bacteria, preventing bacterial proliferation. As a result, the bacteria causing the infection are killed or their growth is suppressed, leading to a therapeutic effect.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Doxycycline hydrate has a higher absorption rate and acts for a longer duration in the body compared to conventional tetracyclines. Additionally, it is effective against various bacteria and has a relatively low risk of developing resistance.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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