Doxycycline
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Doxycycline is an antibiotic used to prevent malaria - a sometimes deadly illness caused by a parasite that contaminates a specific type of mosquito. Doxycycline capsules belong to the family of medicines called antimalarials. It's suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and contains the active ingredient doxycycline hyclate.
- Doxycycline capsules prevent malaria infection
- Kill the parasite responsible for malaria
- Effective malaria prevention
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Doxycycline
Strength: 100mg
Pack Size: 1 Week (37 Capsules)
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Doxycycline 100mg capsules are an antibiotic used in the prevention of malaria symptoms.
There is always a risk of side effects with all medications and Doxycycline 100mg is no exception. Some of these can be quite mild and can subside over time. Others are more serious and should be reported to your GP right away if you experience any side effects. Please contact a member of our team if you are concerned about any potential side effects that may occur when taking doxycycline.
Common side effects of Doxycycline 100mg include:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Headache
- You should stop taking Doxycycline 100mg immediately if you show any signs of an allergic reaction, including difficulty breathing or talking, swelling of the tongue, and/or rash.
Why buy Doxycycline online?
Doxycycline 100mg capsules are used to prevent travellers from getting malaria who travel into high-risk malaria areas, and for the following four weeks after leaving. In some cases, Doxycycline is used alongside other medications to treat cases of malaria.
Will Doxycycline 100mg capsules prevent me from contracting malaria?
Doxycycline is a very effective chemoprophylaxis antimalarial treatment. Like all antimalarials, it should be used alongside mosquito deterrents such as DEET to provide the strongest possible defence against malaria.
Are Doxycycline capsules suitable for my trip?
Malaria is caused by four different strains of the malaria parasite. The various treatment options are based on which strain is the most common in the area that you intend to travel to.
To help you make sure that you chose the right medication for your trip, visit the government Fit For Travel website for the most up-to-date travel information.
Leaflets
Before taking any medicines such as Doxycycline 100mg, regardless of whether they are over-the-counter or prescription-only, it is essential always to read the patient information leaflet.
