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Doxycycline Use in Cornea and External DiseaseCommon uses for Doxycycline (or Tetracycline or Minocycline) include the following eye diseases:
How does it work?The medication is used for several reasons that are not related to its normal use as an antibiotic:
How often do I take it?Doxycycline is usually started at 100 milligrams twice daily and gradually reduced or stopped over time. It can and should be taken with morning and evening meals. Tetracycline and Minocycline should not be taken with dairy products. Are there any side effects?As with all medicines, serious side effects are possible. The most common side effects with doxycycline are upset stomach and increased sensitivity to sunlight (possibly leading to sunburn). Less frequently, skin rashes and hypersensitivity reactions have been reported so if you experience any unusual symptoms while on this medication, you should notify your physician promptly. Who shouldnt take this medicine?Doxycycline should not be used in the last half of pregnancy, infants, and children under the age of 8 because it may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth (yellow, gray, and brown). Nursing mothers should not take doxycycline as it may be transmitted to the infant in human milk. The safety of doxycycline in early pregnancy has not been established and should therefore not be used. It may also interact with other medications, including oral contraceptives (making them less effective) and methotrexate (making it have an effectively higher dose).
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Ayad A. Farjo, MD |
last updated 8-28-2002 |