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which is better for treating malaria?doxycycline monhydrate or doxycycline hyclate

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Infectious Disease 14 years experience

Equivalent: Both are equivalent forms of doxycycline, get whichever version is available at your pharmacy.

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