Vibramycin Uses

Some of the approved uses of Vibramycin include treating various bacterial infections, preventing and treating anthrax infections, preventing malaria, and treating severe acne. Vibramycin should not be taken by children under the age of 8 years old, as permanent discoloration and altered development of teeth may occur. Off-label uses include the treatment of infections that are resistant to another antibiotic known as vancomycin.

Vibramycin Antibiotic Information

What Is Vibramycin Used For?

Vibramycin^® (doxycycline) is a prescription antibiotic approved for treating and/or preventing a number of different infections. Some of the approved uses of Vibramycin include:

Treating various bacterial infections, including some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Preventing and treating anthrax infections
Preventing malaria
Treating severe acne.

Vibramycin for Bacterial Infections

Vibramycin can be used to treat a number of different types of infections caused by bacteria. It is most commonly used to treat infections such as (but not limited to):

Chlamydia
Cholera
Gonorrhea
Lyme disease
Plague
Pneumonia
Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Some respiratory or urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Syphilis (when unable to take penicillin)
Typhus fever.

Vibramycin is approved for treating these infections only when they are caused by certain types of bacteria. Not all bacteria will respond to Vibramycin. In some situations, your healthcare provider may perform certain tests to see if your particular infection is susceptible or resistant to Vibramycin.

In other situations, your healthcare provider may decide to try Vibramycin without such tests, especially for infections that are not severe.

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