Salt / ingredient
Doxycycline 200mg
Treats bacterial infections
MRP data last verified: August 2026. Source: NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam, reproduced under the NPPA copyright policy.
Private-brand substitutes: kam se zyada
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About Doxycycline
This information is from US FDA labels, for reference only. Always follow your doctor's advice.
Common side effects
- nausea
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- rash
Safety advice
- Consult your doctor before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- May affect the kidneys. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
Uses
- To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain effectiveness of doxycycline and other antibacterial drugs, doxycycline should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.
- When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy.
- In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.
- Treatment: Doxycycline is indicated for the treatment of the following infections: Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox, and tick fevers caused by Rickettsiae.
- Respiratory tract infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae .
How to take
- The usual dosage and frequency of administration of doxycycline differs from that of the other tetracyclines.
- Exceeding the recommended dosage may result in an increased incidence of side effects.
- Adults: The usual dose of oral doxycycline is 200 mg on the first day of treatment (administered 100 mg every 12 hours) followed by a maintenance dose of 100 mg/day.
- In the management of more severe infections (particularly chronic infections of the urinary tract), 100 mg every 12 hours is recommended.
- Pediatric Patients: For all pediatric patients weighing less than 45 kg with severe or life-threatening infections (e.g., anthrax, Rocky Mountain spotted fever), the recommended dosage is 2.2 mg/kg of body weight administered every 12 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions about Doxycycline 200mg
What is the price of Doxycycline 200mg in India?
The price of Doxycycline 200mg in India depends on the manufacturer and channel.Private commercial brands vary from low-cost options to higher-priced branded formulations.
Is a Government Jan Aushadhi generic available for Doxycycline 200mg?
Jan Aushadhi generic availability varies. Use the Nearby Kendra locator on Sasta Parcha to find nearby government stores.
How to find lower-cost substitutes for Doxycycline 200mg?
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