Doxycycline EB Dosage

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Dosage of Doxycycline EB in details

The dose of a drug and dosage of the drug are two different terminologies. Dose is defined as the quantity or amount of medicine given by the doctor or taken by the patient at a given period. Dosage is the regimen prescribed by the doctor about how many days and how many times per day the drug is to be taken in specified dose by the patient. The dose is expressed in mg for tablets or gm, micro gm sometimes, ml for syrups or drops for kids syrups. The dose is not fixed for a drug for all conditions, and it changes according to the condition or a disease. It also changes on the age of the patient.
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Usual Dosage And Administration

The usual dosage and frequency of administration of Doxycycline EB differs from that of the other tetracyclines. Exceeding the recommended dosage may result in an increased incidence of side effects.

Adults
Pediatric Patients

Administration of adequate amounts of fluid along with capsule and tablet forms of drugs in the tetracycline-class is recommended to wash down the drugs and reduce the risk of esophageal irritation and ulceration.

If gastric irritation occurs, Doxycycline EB may be given with food or milk.

When used in streptococcal infections, therapy should be continued for 10 days.

Uncomplicated urethral, endocervical, or rectal infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis: 100 mg by mouth twice a day for 7 days. As an alternate dosing regimen for uncomplicated urethral or endocervical infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, administer 200 mg by mouth once-a-day for 7 days.

Uncomplicated gonococcal infections in adults (except anorectal infections in men): 100 mg, by mouth, twice-a-day for 7 days. As an alternate single visit dose, administer 300 mg stat followed in one hour by a second 300 mg dose.

Nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) caused by U. urealyticum: 100 mg by mouth twice-aday for 7 days.

Syphilis – early: Patients who are allergic to penicillin should be treated with Doxycycline EB 100 mg by mouth twice-a-day for 2 weeks.

Syphilis of more than one year's duration: Patients who are allergic to penicillin should be treated with Doxycycline EB 100 mg by mouth twice-a-day for 4 weeks.

Acute epididymo-orchitis caused by C. trachomatis: 100 mg, by mouth, twice-a-day for at least 10 days.

For Prophylaxis Of Malaria

For adults, the recommended dose is 100 mg daily. For children over 8 years of age, the recommended dose is 2 mg/kg given once daily up to the adult dose. Prophylaxis should begin 1 or 2 days before travel to the malarious area. Prophylaxis should be continued daily during travel in the malarious area and for 4 weeks after the traveler leaves the malarious area.

Inhalational Anthrax (post-exposure)

Adults: 100 mg, of Doxycycline EB, by mouth, twice-a-day for 60 days. Children: weighing less than 45 kg, 2.2 mg/kg of body weight, by mouth, twice-a-day for 60 days. Children weighing 45 kg or more should receive the adult dose.

Sprinkling The Tablet Over Applesauce

Doxycycline EB Hyclate Delayed-Release Tablets may also be administered by carefully breaking up the tablet and sprinkling the tablet contents (delayed-release pellets) on a spoonful of applesauce. The delayed-release pellets must not be crushed or damaged when breaking up the tablet. Any loss of pellets in the transfer would prevent using the dose. The applesauce/Doxycycline EB Hyclate Delayed-Release Tablets mixture should be swallowed immediately without chewing and may be followed by a glass of water if desired. The applesauce should not be hot, and it should be soft enough to be swallowed without chewing. In the event that a prepared dose of applesauce/Doxycycline EB Hyclate Delayed-Release Tablets cannot be taken immediately, the mixture should be discarded and not stored for later use.

How supplied

Dosage Forms And Strengths

Doxycycline EB Hyclate Delayed-Release Tablets, 75 mg are white, oval, scored tablets containing yellow pellets and debossed with “D|5” on one face and plain on the other. Each tablet contains specially coated pellets of Doxycycline EB hyclate equivalent to 75 mg of Doxycycline EB.

Doxycycline EB Hyclate Delayed-Release Tablets, 100 mg are white, oval, scored tablets containing yellow pellets and debossed with “D|0” on one face and plain on the other. Each tablet contains specially coated pellets of Doxycycline EB hyclate equivalent to 100 mg of Doxycycline EB.

Doxycycline EB Hyclate Delayed-Release Tablets, 150 mg are white, rectangular, dual scored tablets containing yellow pellets and debossed with “D|I|I” on one face and plain on the other. Each tablet contains specially coated pellets of Doxycycline EB hyclate equivalent to 150 mg of Doxycycline EB.

Doxycycline EB Hyclate Delayed-Release Tablets, 200 mg are white, oval, scored tablets containing yellow pellets and debossed with “D|D” on one face and plain on the other. Each tablet contains specially coated pellets of Doxycycline EB hyclate equivalent to 200 mg of Doxycycline EB.

Storage And Handling

Doxycycline EB Hyclate Delayed-Release Tablets, 75 mg are white, oval, scored tablets containing yellow pellets and debossed with “D|5” on one face and plain on the other. Each tablet contains specially coated pellets of Doxycycline EB hyclate equivalent to 75 mg of Doxycycline EB.

Bottles of 60 tablets NDC 68308-775-60

Doxycycline EB Hyclate Delayed-Release Tablets, 100 mg are white, oval, scored tablets containing yellow pellets and debossed with “D|0” on one face and plain on the other. Each tablet contains specially coated pellets of Doxycycline EB hyclate equivalent to 100 mg of Doxycycline EB.

Bottles of 100 tablets NDC 68308-710-10

Doxycycline EB Hyclate Delayed-Release Tablets, 150 mg are white, rectangular, dual scored tablets containing yellow pellets and debossed with “D|I|I” on one face and plain on the other. Each tablet contains specially coated pellets of Doxycycline EB hyclate equivalent to 150 mg of Doxycycline EB.

Bottles of 100 tablets NDC 68308-715-10

Doxycycline EB Hyclate Delayed-Release Tablets, 200 mg are white, oval, scored tablets containing yellow pellets and debossed with “D|D” on one face and plain on the other. Each tablet contains specially coated pellets of Doxycycline EB hyclate equivalent to 200 mg of Doxycycline EB.

Bottles of 60 tablets NDC 68308-716-60

Store at 25° C (77° F); excursions permitted to 15 – 30° C (59 – 86° F). Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container (USP).

Distributed by: Mayne Pharma, Greenville, NC 27834 1-844-825-8500. Manufactured by: Mayne Pharma International Pty Ltd, Salisbury South, SA 5106 Australia. Revised: Apr 2016

What other drugs will affect Doxycycline EB?

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Doxycycline EB. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Doxycycline EB interactions

Interactions are the effects that happen when the drug is taken along with the food or when taken with other medications. Suppose if you are taking a drug Doxycycline EB, it may have interactions with specific foods and specific medications. It will not interact with all foods and medications. The interactions vary from drug to drug. You need to be aware of interactions of the medicine you take. Most medications may interact with alcohol, tobacco, so be cautious.
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Medications containing metal ions (antacids, products containing iron, magnesium, calcium) form inactive chelates with Doxycycline EB, in connection with what it is necessary to avoid their simultaneous use.

It needed to avoid combination with penicillins, cephalosporins, bactericidal action and is an antagonist of bacteriostatic antibiotics (including Doxycycline EB).

Absorption of Doxycycline EB is reduced by cholestyramine and colestipol (observe the interval between the reception of at least 3 h).

Due to suppression of intestinal microflora Doxycycline EB reduces prothrombin index which requires dose adjustment of indirect anticoagulants.

Alti-Doxycycline EB reduces the reliability of contraception and increases the frequency of breakthrough bleeding while taking estrogen-containing oral contraceptives.

Simultaneous administration of Alti-Doxycycline EB with:

  • barbiturates, carbamazepine, phenytoin concentrations of Doxycycline EB in plasma decreases due to the induction of liver enzymes, which may be responsible for the decrease of its antibacterial action.
  • retinol improves intracranial pressure.


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    References

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    2. FDA/SPL Indexing Data. "334895S862: The UNique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) is an alphanumeric substance identifier from the joint FDA/USP Substance Registration System (SRS).". https://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/Data... (accessed September 17, 2018).
    3. MeSH. "Antimalarials". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/68... (accessed September 17, 2018).

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