Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
Doxycycline (Vibramycin) is an antibiotic medicine.
Do NOT take this medication if:
- You are allergic to Tetracycline.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How to take Doxycycline:
- Take one pill, 2 times a day (about 12 hours apart).
- Take the pills with food, to avoid an upset stomach.
- Finish the prescription.
- If you vomit within one hour of taking any dose of this medication, contact the clinic as your treatment may need to be repeated.
Precautions:
- Tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are taking:
- Antacids
- Laxatives with magnesium
- Insulin
- Digoxin
- Iron pills
- Blood thinners
- Do not have any sexual contact for the seven days during your treatment. This includes oral sex, vaginal sex, anal sex, digital sex (fingers) and sex with a condom.
- Do not have any sexual contact with your partner for the seven days during his or her treatment.
Common side effects:
Stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, and sun sensitivity are the most common side-effects. Avoid sun exposure, and tanning beds. Taking the antibiotic with food will help to reduce these side effects. This antibiotic does not decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control.