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Adoxa

(other types of Adoxa)

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Information on Adoxa

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Learn more about usage, cautions, and possible side effects .

Tablets
Chemical Name: DOXYCYCLINE (dox-i-SYE-kleen)

Common uses
Adoxa 100mg is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. It is not effective for treating infections caused by viruses.

Before using
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Adoxa 100mg. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE ADOXA 100mg if you are also taking acitretin, isotretinoin, or a penicillin antibiotic (such as amoxicillin). DO NOT TAKE ADOXA 100mg if you have recently received or will be receivine a live oral typhoid vaccine. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking blood thinners (such as warfarin), barbiturates (such as phenobarbital), hydantoins (such as phenytoin) carbamazepine, bismuth subsalicylate, digoxin, methotrexate, methoxyflurane, birth control, or urinary alkalinizers (such as sodium bicarbonate). DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including diarrhea or a history of lupus, porphyria (a certain blood disorder), allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Use of Adoxa 100mg in children under age 8 is not recommended. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of giving Adoxa 100mg to your child. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking Adoxa 100mg.

Directions
Follow the directions for using Adoxa 100mg provided by your doctor. TAKE ADOXA 100mg ON AN EMPTY STOMACH at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating unless otherwise directed by your doctor. ADOXA 100mg MAY BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it upsets your stomach. However, certain foods such as milk and dairy products may decrease the absorption of Adoxa 100mg. If Adoxa 100mg upsets your stomach, check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if you should take it with food. Certain medicines may also bind with doxycycline preventing its full absorption. To avoid this problem, take doxycycline 2-3 hours before or after taking any medicines containing magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, or zinc. Some examples include quinapril, didanosine, vitamins/minerals, antacids, sucralfate, and bismuth subsalicylate. TAKE ADOXA 100mg with a full glass (8 oz./240 ml) of water. DO NOT LIE DOWN for 30 minutes after taking Adoxa 100mg. STORE ADOXA 100mg at room temperature, away from heat and light. TO CLEAR UP YOUR INFECTION COMPLETELY, continue taking Adoxa 100mg for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF ADOXA 100mg, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Cautions
DO NOT TAKE ADOXA 100mg if you have had an allergic reaction to it, or are allergic to any ingredient in this product, or to any tetracycline antibiotic. IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL DAYS for Adoxa 100mg to work. DO NOT STOP USING ADOXA 100mg without first checking with your doctor. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take Adoxa 100mg for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Laboratory and/or medical tests, including liver function, kidney function, or blood count may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are taking Adoxa 100mg. ADOXA 100mg MAY AFFECT CERTAIN LAB TEST RESULTS. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use Adoxa 100mg. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Adoxa 100mg. THE USE OF MEDICINES OF the tetracycline class (such as doxycycline) may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth (yellow, gray, or brown) during tooth development. IF YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or if you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more of Adoxa 100mg unless your doctor tells you to do so. ADOXA 100mg MAY CAUSE increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Adoxa 100mg. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period. MILD DIARRHEA IS COMMON WITH ANTIBIOTIC USE. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN TAKING BIRTH CONTROL PILLS, Adoxa 100mg may decrease the effectiveness of your birth control pill. To prevent pregnancy, use an additional form of birth control. FOR WOMEN: ADOXA 100mg HAS BEEN SHOWN TO CAUSE HARM to the human fetus. IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Adoxa 100mg during pregnancy. ADOXA 100mg IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking Adoxa 100mg.

Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking Adoxa 100mg include loss of appetite, nausea, sensitivity to sunlight, or vomiting. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience decreased urination; dark urine; yellowing of the skin or eyes; fever, chills, or sore throat; unusual tiredness; severe or persistent headache; throat irritation; or vaginal irritation or discharge. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience bloody stools; chest pain; severe diarrhea; stomach pain or cramps; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual joint pain; vision changes; swelling of your hands, legs, face, lips, eyes, or throat; trouble swallowing; or hoarseness. An allergic reaction to Adoxa 100mg is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, hives, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your healthcare provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions

If you take too much
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Additional information
DO NOT SHARE ADOXA 100mg with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE ADOXA 100mg for other health conditions. KEEP ADOXA 100mg out of the reach of children and pets.

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