Doryx Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Doryx side effects may include upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and rash. Less common Doryx side effects may include anemia, blurred vision, dizziness, extreme allergic reactions, increased sensitivity to light, loss of appetite, and nausea. Rare Doryx side effects include ringing in the ears, swelling due to fluid retention, liver or kidney problems, skin eruptions, hairy tongue and thyroid gland problems.

Doryx Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Doryx side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Doryx is widely used as an alternative antibiotic drug for those who are allergic to penicillin. Main ingredient in Doryx is Doxycycline. Doryx is considered as a broad-spectrum antibiotic, because it is used to treat a number of bacterial infections such as amebic dysentery, cholera, Lyme disease, upper respiratory infections, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, pneumonia, STDs such as gonorrhea, and urinary tract infections. Doryx antibiotic is also used to help treat severe acne (low dosage) and pink eye (conjunctivitis). Doryx works by preventing the growth of the invading bacteria. This enables body's own immunity system fighting off the infection.

DORYX OVERDOSE

Doryx overdose symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting and upset stomach. Seek medical attention right away if you suspect Doryx overdose. If you miss a dose of Doryx, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Doryx.

DORYX AND PREGNANCY

Doryx should not be used during pregnancy. It may influence the growth of the unborn baby's bones and teeth. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle feed while taking Doryx as it may pass into breast milk.

DORYX WARNING

You should not take Doryx if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to any Doryx in the past.

Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. He or she may recommend a lower dose of Doryx.


Avoid prolonged exposure to sun especially if you are prone to sunburn, when taking Doryx.

If you are taking Doryx over an extended period of time, your doctor will perform blood, kidney, and liver tests periodically.

Doryx should not be given to children under 8 as this may retard their growth and could cause permanent discoloration of teeth.

DORYX DRUG INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Doryxwith the following:

Antacids
Blood thinners
Digoxin
Insulin
Lithium
Oral contraceptives
Penicillin antibiotics

DORYX DOSES

CHILDREN (8 and older)
100 mg twice daily. For children who are under 100 lbs. 2mg/ body weight, divided by 2, twice daily.

ADULTS
200 mg twice daily.
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