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STI/HIV PREVENTION AND CONTROL
An Agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority
Doxycycline Treatment
Doxycycline is an antibiotic taken by mouth for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
Allergies
• Tell your health care provider if you have an allergy to any Tetracycline antibiotics such
as Doxycycline, Minocycline, or Tetracycline.
• Do not take Doxycycline if you have a sulfite (preservative) allergy.
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding
not safe to take during pregnancy.
• For short term use, Doxycycline is generally considered compatible during breastfeeding
i.e. low risk to infant during breastfeeding. Consult your physician.
• Long term use should be avoided during breastfeeding because of absorption by infants
and toxicity in children (e.g., dental staining, decreased bone growth).
•
You cannot take Doxycycline if you have myasthenia gravis (a neuromuscular
•
Please note, intravenous medications are not listed in this document. If you are
on any intravenously administered medications, please notify your health
practitioner.
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Do not take iron supplements, calcium supplements, aluminum and magnesium
containing antacids or Bismuth Subalicylates (Pepto Bismol®) at the same time as
Doxycycline. Take Doxycycline two hours before or six hours after taking these products.
• Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Doxycycline
can make your skin more sensitive and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.
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You cannot take the following medications with Doxycycline
Oral Typhoid vaccine: (Vivotif®)
Psoriasis: Acitretin (Soriatane®)
Other: Isotretinoin (Accutane®)
Tell your doctor if you are taking the following medications
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Antiarrhythmics: Digoxin (Lanoxin®)
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Antibiotics: Rifampin (Rifadin®, Rofact®)
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Anticoagulants: Warfarin (Coumadin®)
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Anticonvulsants: Carbamazepine (Tegretol®), Phenytoin (Dilantin®)
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Antihypertensive: Quinapril (Accupril®)
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Barbituates: Pentobarbital, Phenobarbital, Secobarbital
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Birth Control Pills (Estrogens/Progestogens)
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Immunosuppressant: Methotrexate (Folex®)
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Penicillins (Amoxil®), Penicillin V (Pen-VK®)
REF:109 Last Reviewed by BCCDC Pharmacy on April 2011
BC Centre for Disease Control STI/HIV Prevention and Control
A research and teaching centre affiliated with UBC
Doxycycline Treatment (cont’d)
Side Effects
You may experience diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, headache or skin rash.
Instructions for Taking
• Take one capsule (100mg) in the morning and in the evening with food.
• Take with a full glass of water and stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes.
Storage Instructions
• Store at room temperature between 15-30°C.
• Protect from light, heat, and moisture.
• Do not use medications beyond the printed expiry date.
• Keep away from the reach of children.
Special Instructions
o one week after your 1-day treatment; or o your 7-day treatment is complete, and o your sex partner(s) have also been treated, even if their test results are negative.
o you have sex with an untreated partner or o you have sex before either you or your partner(s) treatment is complete.
• If you are using a hormonal form of birth control (oral tablets, ring, or patch), use an
additional non-hormonal method of contraception (i.e. condom/diaphragm) until your present cycle is completed.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact your doctor, local health unit, or see contact information below.
REF:109 Last Reviewed by BCCDC Pharmacy on April 2011
BC Centre for Disease Control STI/HIV Prevention and Control
A research and teaching centre affiliated with UBC
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