Doxyhexal Tablets

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Generic Name: Doxycycline monohydrate
Product Name: Doxyhexal Tablets

Indication of Doxyhexal Tablets
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Indication of Doxyhexal Tablets:

Doxycycline is used in the treatment of the following conditionsAcneInfections caused by various bacteria including certain sexually transmitted infectionsPneumoniaExacerbation of chronic bronchitisSinusitisProstatitisPrevention and treatment of Malaria

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Action of Doxyhexal Tablets:

Doxycycline prevents bacteria from replicating

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Dose advice of Doxyhexal Tablets:

AdultsThe initial dose is 200 mg as a single dose on the first day of treatmentFollowing this 100 mg should be given once a dayThe maximum recommended dose is 200 mg a dayChildren (>8 years)The initial dose is 2 mg/kg twice daily on the first day of treatment up to a maximum dose of 200 mg a dayFollowing this then 2 mg/kg is given once daily up to a maximum 100 mg a dayIn the case of a serious infections the dose may be increased to 4 mg/kg/day up to a maximum of 200mg given as one of two divided doses The dose amount should be rounded to the nearest 25 mg.Acne50 mg a day for at least 6 weeksThis dose may then be altered depending on the individual patients response.Chlamydia infection100 mg twice daily for 1â€“3 weeks This dose may change depending on the site and the severity of the infection.

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