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Contraindications Of Doxycycline

Patients allergic to tetracyclines should avoid taking Doxycycline. It should be avoided in patients with myasthenia gravis, skeletal muscle disorder, diarrhea due to clostridium difficile, high intracranial pressure, and pregnant patients. It is good to avoid taking other antibiotics along with Doxycycline. Iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, and laxatives should not be taken for two hours after taking Doxycycline.

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Will I have serious skin conditions if I take the tablet Doxycycline before going out in the sun?

Query: Hello doctor, I started taking the tablet Doxycycline, and I am aware of its effects on exposure to sunlight. Today I have been in the sun for a long time, so I opted to be treated at home rather than in the morning. I would like to know if I will have any serious skin conditions if I start taking t...  Read Full »


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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Exceeding the recommended dosage may result in an increased incidence of side effects. Photosensitivity or sensitivity to light exposure, manifested by an exaggerated sunburn reaction, has been observed in some individuals who have taken the tablet Doxycycline. If yo...  Read Full »

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