Question 1

can i take doxycycline for a sinus infection and continue breastfeeding my 18m old?

Accepted Answer

No: You shouldn't breast feed while taking doxycycline. It is considered "possibly unsafe" studies show it does have the potential to be excreted in your breast milk.

Question 2

what's the maximum dose of doxycycline?

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Doxycycline: The recommended dosage for most illnesses likely to be benefited by its use is 100mg once or twice a day.  You can get 200mg dosages but not sure if there is any added efficacy to taking more than that. Why are you asking this question?

Question 3

what is vibramycin (doxycycline) used for?

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Doxycycline: This is a tetracycline derivative.  It is an antibiotic effective against a variety of bacteria and other microorganisms and can be used in various types of infections.

Question 4

what is doxycycline hyclate?

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Doxycycline: Doxycycline  is a tetracycline antibiotic .

Question 5

is there doxycycline in penicillin?

Accepted Answer

No: Penicillin does not contain doxycycline, and there is no cross-reaction between Doxycycline and penicillin for most penicillin allergic patients.

Question 6

is there sulfonamide in doxycycline?

Accepted Answer

No: It's not a sulfa drug.

Question 7

doxycycline in the freezer, is it ok?

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Tightly sealed?: If it's tightly sealed with no condensation it should be safe--but outdated tetracyclines can  cause problems. Don't take too much old stuff too long.

Question 8

what is doxycycline hyclate prescribed for?

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Doxycycline: Doxycycline is an antibiotic that can be prescribed to treat May treat: Lyme disease, Pneumonia, Anthrax, Lymphogranuloma venereum, Rickettsiosis, Pleural effusion, Bacterial pneumonia or Mycoplasma infection.

Question 9

how is periostat (doxycycline) and did it worked?

Accepted Answer

Good.: Most gum disease bacterias are susceptible to Tetracycline group of antibiotics. Doxycycline is one of them. It works very well when used in a gel form inside a special tray which you wear over your teeth, along with peroxide gel. Studies have shown great results. Of course, maintain immaculate oral hygiene by brushing after every meal, floss once a day, clean your tongue twice a day with good

Question 10

is doxycycline used for boils?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Doxycycline can be an effective anti-infective for use to treat boils.

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