By affecting bacteria's ability to make protein, doxycycline helps stop bacteria from continuing to live and causing infection in the body.
When and How Do I Take Doxycycline?
Considerations for people taking doxycycline include the following:
- Doxycycline comes as a capsule, tablet, or injection. It is usually taken once or twice a day, depending on your healthcare provider's instructions.
- Doxycycline works best when taken without food. However, it can be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.
- Doxycycline should be taken at the same time each day to maintain an even level of the medication in your system.
- For doxycycline to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Make sure that you complete your entire prescription of doxycycline, even if you start feeling better. This will ensure that the infection is completely treated.
Dietary Instructions With Doxycycline
There are no dietary restrictions with doxycycline. If you suffer from an upset stomach while taking it, try taking doxycycline with food or milk.
Dosing Information for Doxycycline
The dose of doxycycline that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
- The infection being treated
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you are currently taking.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
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