Doxycycline

• Doxycycline is available by prescription only.

• Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic used to fight infections.

• Some infections that respond well to doxycycline include...

• urinary tract infections

• respiratory infections

• blood-borne infections

• wound infections

• tick-borne diseases

• Doxycycline is most useful in treating tick-borne bacterial diseases, like...

• Rocky Mountain spotted fever

• lyme disease

• ehrlichiosis

• Doxycycline is also known to treat water-borne infections such as leptospirosis.

• Doxycycline slows down bacterial growth by inhibiting protein synthesis in susceptible organisms, resulting in their death.

• Doxycycline is available in two strengths:

• 50 mg

• 100 mg

• Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

• Do not use in animals with a known sensitivity to doxycycline.

• Do not use in pregnant animals.

• Let your veterinarian know if your pet is on any other medications, as interactions with certain medicines can occur.

• Do not administer any calcium-containing medications, antacids, laxatives, or multivitamins within 2 hours of the last doxycycline dose.

• Notify your veterinarian if your animal suffers from kidney or liver disease.

• Doxycycline may increase skin's sensitivity to sunlight.

• Store at room temperature.

• Store protected from light and moisture.

• Give as directed by your veterinarian.

• Follow the instructions printed on the prescription label.

• Store doxycycline at room temperature.

• Be sure to complete the prescription to ensure a full recovery, even if your pet seems to be improving, unless instructed otherwise by your veterinarian.

• Allow your pet access to plenty of water.

• Doxycycline can be given with or without food but should not be given with dairy products.

• In the case of a missed dose of doxycycline, give it as soon as you remember or wait until it is time to give the next dose. DO NOT GIVE A DOUBLE DOSE OF DOXYCYCLINE.

• In the case of an overdose of doxycycline, seek immediate attention from your veterinarian.

• Symptoms of an overdose may include...

• vomiting

• nausea

• diarrhea

• Allergic reactions and serious side effects are rare, but in the case of an allergic reaction or a serious side effect you should stop doxycycline treatment and seek veterinary attention.

• Some common signs of allergic reactions and serious side effects are...

• hives

• breathing difficulty

• facial swelling

• loss of appetite

• dark colored urine