

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication? Talk to your care team about using an extra method of birth control. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.īirth control pills may not work properly while you are taking this medication. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. This medication can make you more sensitive to the sun. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication to also help reduce irritation in your throat. It may not dissolve properly when you lay down and can cause pain in your throat. Contact your care team if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery.ĭo not take this medication just before going to bed. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not improve.ĭo not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. What should I watch for while using this medication? Some items may interact with your medicine. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. This list may not describe all possible interactions. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. Talk to your care team regarding the use of this medication in children. Talk to your care team if you have questions. Take antacids and products with aluminum, calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc in them at a different time of day than this medication. Keep taking it even if you think you are better. Take all of this medication unless your care team tells you to stop it early. Take it on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before and 2 hours after food. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day.
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Take this medication by mouth with a full glass of water. They need to know if you have any of these conditions: How should I use this medication? This medicine may be used for other purposes ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.ĬOMMON BRAND NAME(S): Oraxyl, Periostat What should I tell my care team before I take this medication? It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses. It belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. DOXYCYCLINE (dox i SYE kleen) treats a bacterial gum infection (periodontitis).
