Doxy-50 Tablets
Doxy tablets contain doxycycline, a broad spectrum antibiotic. This means it can be used to treat a wide range of infections. Doxycycline belongs to a class of medicines called tetracyclines. These medicines work by stopping the growth of bacteria which cause infection. They also work against parasites.
It is used to treat infections of the:
- chest
- urethra
- womb
- rectum
DOXY tablets may be used to aid medicines such as amoebocides (used to treat parasites).
DOXY tablets may also be used to treat severe acne.
DOXY tablets are only used to treat infections that will respond to it. Some infections are resistant to the effects of doxycycline.
Your doctor may have prescribed DOXY tablets for another reason.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why DOXY tablets have been prescribed for you.
This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription.
For more information you can access the Medsafe links below.
For consumers:
http://medsafe.govt.nz/Consumers/cmi/d/doxy.htm
For healthcare professionals:
http://medsafe.govt.nz/profs/Datasheet/d/Doxytab.pdf
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