Doxan (Doxycycline)


Brand Name: Doxan

Generic Name: Doxycycline

Manufacturer/Agent: Medivet Pdts Ltd


Formulation: caps

Strength: 100mg

Pack size: 1000

Trade Price: KES 900.00

Retail Price: @ KES 1.20


Class: Antibacterials: Tetracyclines (Anti-infectives)

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Molecular Formulae: C22H24N2O8.H2O = 462.5

Precautions: Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines. systemic lupus erythromatosus. children and pregnant women.

Indications/Uses: Chronic bronchitis, rickettsial, chlamydial and mycoplasma infections, brucellosis. 200mg on day one then 100mg od.

Interactions: Milk, antacids, mineral substances reduce absorption. contraceptives effectiveness reduced.

Side Effects: Nausea. vomiting. diarrhoea. dysphagia. hypersensitivity reactions. anorexia. flushing. tinnitus.