Medomycin

Medomycin

doxycycline

Manufacturer:

Medochemie

Distributor:

Medochemie
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Doxycycline
Indications/Uses
Resp, ENT, GUT, skin & soft tissue, digestive system, O & G infections; lymphogranuloma venereum, osteomyelitis, thrombophlebitis.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 200 mg on the 1st day. Maintenance: 100 mg/day. More severe infections (particularly chronic UTI) 200 mg once daily or in 2 divided doses. Acute gonococcal anterior urethritis in males Single dose of 300 mg or 100 mg bd for 2-4 days. Acute gonococcal infections in adult females 100 mg bd. Primary & secondary syphilis 200 mg daily for at least 10 days. Streptococcal infections Continue therapy for at least 10 days.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Take w/ full glass of water & remain upright for at least 30 min. Avoid taking w/ dairy products.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to doxycycline or tetracyclines.
Special Precautions
Not to be used in pregnancy. Not recommended for childn <12 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, allergic reactions.
MIMS Class
Tetracyclines
ATC Classification
J01AA02 - doxycycline ; Belongs to the class of tetracyclines. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Medomycin cap 100 mg
Packing/Price
100 × 10's
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